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Medal - States of the Union Delaware
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969-1970 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a relief map of the state of Delaware occupying the central field, with the capital city Dover marked by a star. Overlaid on the map is a stylized depiction of the state flower, the peach blossom, rendered as a branching spray with rounded blooms in high relief. The legend DELAWARE arcs across the upper field and THE FIRST STATE along the lower periphery, both in bold raised lettering. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a central circular medallion in the upper field depicting a peach blossom sprig in relief, surrounded by a ring of stars and inscribed DELAWARE and PEACH BLOSSOM. Below, flanked by symmetrical laurel branches, the legend DELAWARE ATTAINED STATEHOOD DECEMBER 7, 1787 appears in the field. A ribbon cartouche at the base bears the inscription 1ST STATE, with the Franklin Mint mark visible beneath it. |
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