Medal – Maine Sesquicentennial

€426,618.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeMedals/Commemorative medals
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight47.12 g
Diameter38.1 mm
Thickness2.38 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: MEDALLIC ART CO .N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER 3020
Period
NoticeGranville W. Carter
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionThe obverse features a landscape of a lake and mountains with the sun half-way above the horizon. A Native American community occupies the lakeshore in the background. The foreground depicts a Native American on a clifftop looking upon a bald eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) flying overhead.
Obverse letteringDAWN OF AMERICA G.W. CARTER ©1970
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe reverse features a mountain beside a lakeshore with rays emerging from behind. The landscape is superimposed by the arms of the State of Maine, under which is two eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) branches. The words and design are surrounded by a circle of five-pointed stars.
Reverse letteringSESQUICENTENNIAL 1820 1970 MAINE
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverMedallic Art Company, New York City, United States (1903-1972)
Mintage1970  - -
Catalog ID2459409660
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