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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features the bold legend MASADA at the top within a raised panel, separated by a horizontal rule from a multi-line inscription filling the field below. The text is rendered in large raised capital letters recounting the historical significance of the fortress. The mintmark FM appears at the bottom of the edge inscription. |
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| Reverse lettering | MASADA DEAD SEA FORTRESS ...SITE AND SYMBOL OF JUDEAN RESISTANCE... GARRISON LED BY ELEAZAR COMMITTED SUICIDE IN 72 CE TO AVOID CAPTURE BY ROMAN ARMY FM |
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