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Medal - States of the Union California
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969-1970 |
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| Edge | Reeded with inscription |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a relief map outline of the state of California in the field, with a star marking Sacramento as the state capital, inscribed below it. Overlapping the map is a figure of a Gold Rush-era prospector holding a gold pan. The legend CALIFORNIA arcs across the upper field, with the motto THE GOLDEN STATE along the lower border, all within a beaded rim. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a central laurel wreath framing the bold legend CALIFORNIA above the inscription ATTAINED STATEHOOD / SEPTEMBER 9, 1850, with a ribbon scroll bearing 31ST STATE at the base. At the top, a circular medallion depicts the California Golden Poppy, the state flower, surrounded by stars and the legends CALIFORNIA and GOLDEN POPPY. The Franklin Mint mark (FM) appears below the scroll, within a beaded rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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