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So-Called-Dollar - Wabash Railroad Centennial Decatur, Illinois
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1954 |
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| Edge | Plain |
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| Obverse description | A steam locomotive and tender (lettered 'FRONTIER' on the cab and 'GREAT WESTERN' on the tender) proceeding left in the central field, with a banner above reading 'Follow the Flag' and 'WABASH'. The circumferential legend reads 'A CENTURY OF SERVICE TO DECATUR, ILLINOIS', with the date 'MAY 8 / 1854-1954' in the lower field and a small floral ornament at the bottom. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A streamlined diesel locomotive (lettered 'BLUE BIRD') proceeding left across the field, rendered in low relief with detailed linework. The legend 'WABASH RAILROAD CO.' appears in bold incuse lettering across the upper portion of the field. |
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