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Medal - Providence Semiquincentennial
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1886 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Central shield device depicting the landing of Roger Williams, showing a settler stepping from a boat and greeting two Native Americans on shore, with additional settlers visible in the vessel; the motto WHAT CHEER appears within the shield. The surrounding legend arcs along the reeded rim, with the date in the lower field. |
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| Reverse description | An open laurel wreath in relief encloses a four-line legend in the central field. The circular border legend runs along the reeded rim, and a small decorative device appears at the base of the wreath. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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