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Medal - States of the Union Kentucky
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1970-1972 |
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| Thickness | 3.90 mm |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a detailed relief of a thoroughbred horse standing in profile to the left, superimposed over an outline map of the state of Kentucky with a star and the legend FRANKFORT marking the state capital. The legend KENTUCKY arcs along the upper field, with THE BLUEGRASS STATE inscribed along the lower border, all within a beaded rim. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays an open laurel wreath flanking the central field, which bears the bold legend KENTUCKY above the inscription ATTAINED STATEHOOD / JUNE 1, 1792. At the base, a scroll cartouche bears the legend 15TH STATE. At the top of the field, a circular medallion depicts the Kentucky state flower, the goldenrod, surrounded by stars and the legend KENTUCKY GOLDENROD. A beaded rim frames the entire design. |
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