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Medallion - Indianapolis Sesquicentennial
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1971 |
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| Shape | Round |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features the official seal of the City of Indianapolis in relief at left, depicting an eagle with spread wings and scales of justice, encircled by a dotted border with the legend 'CITY OF INDIANAPOLIS INDIANA SEAL'. To the right, a stylized outline map of Indiana with a crossroads motif is shown in the field. The peripheral legend reads 'INDIANAPOLIS' at top and 'SESQUICENTENNIAL' at bottom. |
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| Obverse lettering | INDIANAPOLIS SESQUICENTENNIAL |
| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a detailed relief view of the Indianapolis skyline centered on the Soldiers and Sailors Monument, with its tall column topped by a figure of Victory, flanked by city buildings including a domed structure at left and modern high-rise buildings at right. The founding and commemorative dates '1821' and '1971' appear in the lower field on either side of the monument's base. |
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