| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1976 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.3 g |
| Diameter | 39.30 mm |
| Thickness | 3.10 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Reeded with inscription |
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | 2 Cent Surrender of General Burgoyne stamp |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | BATTLES OF SARATOGA UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1777 ORISKANY 1927 UNITED STATES POSTAGE SURRENDER OF GENL BURGOYNE SARATOGA 2 CENTS 2 1776 1976 SURRENDER OF GENERAL BURGOYNE WDA In God We Trust BICENTENNIAL ISSUE |
| Reverse description | Narrative text over an Eagle with Arrows in one talon and a olive branch in the other standing on a shield |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | BATTLES OF SARATOGA On September 19, 1777, a British force under General John Burgoyne fought an engagement with an American army at Freeman`s farm on Bemis Heights near Saratoga, N.Y. The second engagement occurred October 7, 1777. Burgonye attacked the American position but was driven back. The Americans, led by General Benedict Arnold, surrounded Burgoyne near Saratoga, and on October 17, he surrendered. The battles of Saratoga were the first major American victories and marked the turning point of the war. |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 6123217190 |
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