| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1976 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.3 g |
| Diameter | 39.40 mm |
| Thickness | 3.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Reeded with inscription |
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Notice | |
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| Obverse description | 2 Cent Lexington Concord stamp |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | THE SHOT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1776 1976 LEXINGTON-CONCORD W.D.A. 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 | April 19, 1775 On April 19, 1775, some 700 British forces under General Gage advanced to Lexington and Concord to arrest Samuel Adams and John Hancock, and seize stores of munitions held by Americans. The British troops were meet by approximately 50 hurriedly armed minutemen. A shot was fired and when the skirmish ended our nation`s first combat casualties were recorded; eight killed and ten wounded. |
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| Numisquare ID | 9467846700 |
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