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Medal - States of the Union Kentucky
| 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 high-relief figure of a thoroughbred horse standing in profile to the left, positioned before an outline map of Kentucky with a star and the legend FRANKFORT denoting the state capital. The legend KENTUCKY arcs along the upper field, with THE BLUEGRASS STATE along the lower field, all within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the legend KENTUCKY prominently in the central field, flanked by two laurel branches in high relief. Above, a circular medallion depicts the state flower, the goldenrod, surrounded by stars and the legend KENTUCKY GOLDENROD. Below the central inscription, ATTAINED STATEHOOD JUNE 1, 1792 appears in the field, with 15TH STATE on a scroll at the base, all within a beaded border. The Franklin Mint mintmark (FM) appears at the bottom of the field. |
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