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Token - America's First Provincial Congress New Bern, North Carolina
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Weight | 26.3 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a bear's head in left profile in the upper field, overlapping a draped flag with tassel, all set against a radiating sunburst background. In the lower central field, the circular Seal of Craven County, North Carolina is displayed in relief, depicting an eagle with spread wings and the motto VOX DEI. Surrounding legends arc around the field referencing the New Bern Bicentennial Festival and the dates August 16-25, 1974, with the motto A PAST TO HONOR / A FUTURE TO MOLD. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a group of five colonial-era figures gathered around a draped table in high relief, representing the delegates of America's First Provincial Congress. A flag staff is visible to the right. The surrounding legend arcs along the top and bottom of the field, with the location and date inscribed below the central scene. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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