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Medal - States of the Union West Virginia
| 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 figure of a coal miner in working attire, wielding a pick, superimposed over a raised outline map of West Virginia with a star marking Charleston, the state capital. The legend 'WEST VIRGINIA' arcs prominently across the upper field, with 'THE MOUNTAIN STATE' along the lower rim and the engraver's initials 'DC' visible in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays the state name 'WEST VIRGINIA' in large relief lettering at center, below a circular medallion depicting the state flower, the rhododendron, surrounded by stars and the legend 'RHODODENDRON'. An inscription records 'ATTAINED STATEHOOD JUNE 20, 1863', and a scroll cartouche at the base bears '35TH STATE'. The whole is flanked by laurel branches, with the Franklin Mint mark 'FM' at the lower center. |
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