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Medal - National Commemorative Society George Gershwin
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of George Gershwin in high relief occupies the central field, with his birth and death dates 1898 and 1937 inscribed to the lower right. The legend GEORGE GERSHWIN arcs along the upper rim, flanked by a treble clef and a musical note motif on either side. |
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| Reverse description | A figure of George Gershwin seated at a grand piano is depicted in high relief at the center of the field, shown composing at the keyboard. Four of his most celebrated works appear as legends arranged around the circumference, with the NCS and date inscription in the lower exergue area. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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