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Medal - Lyon County Minnesota Centennial Southwest Coin Club
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1970 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The central field features a multi-scene composition in relief illustrating the technological and agricultural progress of Lyon County, Minnesota, from its founding to its centennial: a covered wagon drawn by oxen with a pioneer farmstead, a farmer with a plow, a steam locomotive, a jet aircraft in flight, and modern industrial buildings. The circumferential legend arcs along the left and right rim, with the centennial dates in the lower exergue. |
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| Obverse lettering | LYON COUNTY MINNESOTA CENTENNIAL 1870-1970 |
| Reverse description | The central field displays a geographic outline of the state of Minnesota inscribed 'LAND OF 10000 LAKES' with Lyon County and Marshall marked by a star; flanking elements include a depiction of an Indian Head cent in a circular medallion, a Lincoln cent effigy in a circular medallion at lower center, a gopher in relief, and a Lady's Slipper plant (Minnesota state flower) at left. The circumferential legend reads along the upper and lower rim. |
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