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Medal - The Bostonian Society
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1972 |
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| Composition | Gold (.072) plated bronze |
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| Obverse description | Bust of Samuel Adams facing slightly left in high relief, with a historic building (Old State House, Boston) depicted in the background to the right. The surrounding legend reads 'SAMUEL ADAMS · PARTISAN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION' with the dates '· 1722 · 1803 ·' in the lower field. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The seal of the Bostonian Society in relief at center, featuring a quartered heraldic shield with three hills in the upper half, three crowns in the lower left quarter, and a sailing ship in the lower right quarter. The shield is surrounded by a decorative floral border and the circular Latin legend reads '· ANGLIA · 1881 · SIG · BOST · SOC · INST · BOSTONIAE · IN ·'. |
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