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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969-1970 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a raised relief map of the state of Delaware in the central field, overlaid with a stylized peach blossom branch in high relief. The capital city DOVER is inscribed within the map and marked with a small star. The legend DELAWARE arcs along the upper periphery and THE FIRST STATE along the lower periphery, all within a reeded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | DELAWARE DOVER THE FIRST STATE |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays the word DELAWARE prominently in the central field, flanked on both sides by raised laurel wreaths tied at the base with a banner inscribed 1ST STATE. Above, a circular medallion depicts the state flower, the Peach Blossom, surrounded by stars and the legend DELAWARE PEACH BLOSSOM. Below the central inscription, the text ATTAINED STATEHOOD DECEMBER 7, 1787 appears in relief, with the Franklin Mint mintmark at the very base. |
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