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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1969 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a stylized abstract design in high relief, composed of interlocking zigzag and curved elements forming the centennial emblem of the City of Summit. The legend SUMMIT arcs across the upper field and CENTENNIAL across the lower field, with the founding and centennial dates 1869 and 1969 flanking the central device in the mid-field. |
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| Obverse lettering | SUMMIT 1869 1969 CENTENNIAL |
| Reverse description | The reverse displays the Great Seal of the State of New Jersey in high relief at center, featuring the state coat of arms with two female figures as supporters, a crested shield bearing three plows, a horse's head above, and a ribbon scroll with the motto LIBERTY AND PROSPERITY and the date 1776 in the exergue. Two concentric legend bands surround the seal: the inner reading THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY and the outer reading CITY OF SUMMIT and UNION COUNTY, NEW JERSEY. |
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