| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1976 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Nickel silver (Antique) |
| Weight | 26.3 g |
| Diameter | 39.35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.80 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | 2 Cent Sesquicentennial Exposition stamp |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA SESQUICENTENNIAL EXPOSITION 1776 UNITED STATES POSTAGE 1926 2 TWO CENTS 2 1776 1976 LIBERTY BELL 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 | LIBERTY FOR ALL The Liberty Bell was first cast in England in 1752 and cost about $300.00. The giant bell, weighing more than 2080 pounds, was rung the first time on August 8, 1776 to announce the adoption of the Declaration of Independence. The inscription on the bell, `Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof,` is from the Bible (Leviticus 25:10) |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 8473357030 |
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