Token - Shell’s States of the Union Coin Game, Version 1 Virginia

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1969
TypeAdvertising token
CompositionBronze
Weight6.5 g
Diameter26.2 mm
Thickness1.7 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeReeded
Period
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Obverse descriptionOutline of the state of Virginia in center. Capital city marked with capitol building icon.
Obverse lettering★ ★ VIRGINIA ★ ★ RICHMOND ©SHELL ★ THE TENTH STATE ★
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionEagle looking right with wings spread, perched on horizontal pole draped with American flags on each end. Other ends of flags grasped with eagle`s claws.
Reverse letteringVIRGINIA THE OLD DOMINION STATE RATIFIED THE CONSTITUTION ON JUNE 25, 1788 FLOWER: DOGWOOD BIRD: CARDINAL ★
Reverse scriptLatin
MintFranklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1969)  - -
Catalog ID8835940660
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