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Medal - James Garfield
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Composition | Gold (.999) plated silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a large close-up effigy of President James Garfield facing left, with a full beard, occupying the left half of the field. To the right, a relief scene depicts Garfield lying on a hospital bed surrounded by attending physicians and nurses. The legend JAMES GARFIELD arcs along the upper rim, with the date 1881 in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | JAMES GARFIELD 1881 |
| Reverse description | The reverse bears a multi-line commemorative inscription in raised relief within the upper field, recounting the circumstances of Garfield's death. In the lower portion of the field, a crossed laurel wreath motif is depicted in relief. A small ornamental letter 'a' appears below the text block. |
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