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Medal - State of the Union North Carolina
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969-1970 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a full-length figure of a farmer in relief, standing before an outline map of North Carolina with a star marking the capital Raleigh, and holding a branch of foliage. To the right, an additional vignette appears showing an industrial or coastal scene. The curved legend 'NORTH CAROLINA' arcs along the upper rim, with 'THE TARHEEL STATE' along the lower rim, all within a reeded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | NORTH CAROLINA RALEIGH THE TAR HEEL STATE |
| Reverse description | The reverse features a central medallion in relief depicting the state flower, the Dogwood blossom, surrounded by a ring of stars and inscribed 'NORTH CAROLINA' above and 'DOGWOOD' below. Flanking the central field are two laurel branches in high relief. The legend 'NORTH CAROLINA' and 'ATTAINED STATEHOOD NOVEMBER 21, 1789' appear in the field, with '12TH STATE' inscribed on a cartouche at the base, all within a reeded border. |
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