Medallion - The Shot Heard Around the World

Local United States
Ano 1976
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composição Silver (.999)
Peso 31.3 g
Diâmetro 39.40 mm
Espessura 3.35 mm
Formato Round
Técnica Milled
Orientação Medal alignment ↑↑
Bordo Reeded with inscription
Período Federal republic (1776-date)
Observação
Referência(s)
Descrição do anverso 2 Cent Lexington Concord stamp
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso THE SHOT HEARD AROUND THE WORLD UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1776 1976 LEXINGTON-CONCORD W.D.A. In God We Trust BICENTENNIAL ISSUE
Descrição do reverso Narrative text over an Eagle with Arrows in one talon and a olive branch in the other standing on a shield
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso 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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ID Numisquare 9467846700
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