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Medal - States of the Union California
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1970-1972 |
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| Composition | Bronze |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a relief map of California with a star marking the state capital, Sacramento, inscribed within the outline. To the right, a bearded forty-niner gold prospector in period dress pans for gold. The legend CALIFORNIA arcs across the upper field, with THE GOLDEN STATE along the lower rim, and a small mintmaster's mark (CR) visible in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a central wreath of laurel branches flanking the bold inscription CALIFORNIA above ATTAINED STATEHOOD / SEPTEMBER 9, 1850. At the base of the wreath, a scroll cartouche bears the legend 31ST STATE. In the upper field, a circular medallion depicts the California Golden Poppy, the state flower, surrounded by stars and inscribed CALIFORNIA GOLDEN POPPY. |
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