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So-Called-Dollar - Oregon Statehood Centennial Capitol Salem
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1959 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts a panoramic scene of Oregon industries and landmarks, including a mountain peak, industrial facilities, a jet aircraft in flight, and a covered wagon with team in the foreground. The Oregon State Seal of 1859 appears in relief at the upper left. The legend OREGON 100th ANNIVERSARY arcs around the border, with the dates 1859 and 1959 flanking the lower field, and the inscriptions FRONTIER OF THE FUTURE and Centennial CELEBRATION in the lower portion. |
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| Reverse description | Detailed frontal view of the Oregon State Capitol building in Salem in high relief, featuring its distinctive Art Deco rotunda surmounted by a standing figure atop a drum tower, with flanking wings and broad staircase. The legend STATE CAPITOL arcs across the top, SALEM, OREGON along the bottom, and the centennial dates 1859 and 1959 appear vertically on either side of the building. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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