Medallion - The Shot Heard Around the World

Luogo United States
Anno 1976
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composizione Silver (.999)
Peso 31.3 g
Diametro 39.40 mm
Spessore 3.35 mm
Forma Round
Tecnica Milled
Orientamento Medal alignment ↑↑
Bordo Reeded with inscription
Periodo Federal republic (1776-date)
Nota
Riferimento/i
Descrizione del dritto 2 Cent Lexington Concord stamp
Scrittura del dritto Latin
Legenda del dritto THE SHOT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1776 1976 LEXINGTON-CONCORD W.D.A. In God We Trust BICENTENNIAL ISSUE
Descrizione del rovescio Narrative text over an Eagle with Arrows in one talon and a olive branch in the other standing on a shield
Scrittura del rovescio Latin
Legenda del rovescio 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.
Tiratura
ID Numisquare 9467846700
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