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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1974 |
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| Edge | Plain with inscription |
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| Obverse description | Front-facing bust of Charles P. Steinmetz in high relief, depicted wearing glasses and a full beard, with a suit and open collar. The legend CHARLES P. STEINMETZ curves along the upper left field, and the designer's initials WS appear in the lower right field. The rim is beaded. |
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| Reverse description | A heraldic eagle with wings outspread perches atop a shield-shaped plaque, which bears an inscription identifying Steinmetz and his achievements. The legend GALLERY OF GREAT AMERICANS curves around the left and right fields, with the date 1974 at the bottom flanked by two five-pointed stars. The rim is beaded. |
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| Reverse lettering | GALLERY OF GREAT AMERICANS CHARLES STEINMETZ 1865 - 1923 DEDICATED SCIENTIFIC GENIUS; HIS DISCOVERIES AND INVENTIONS MADE POSSIBLE MANY ELECTRICAL LABOR-SAVING APPLIANCES. 1974 |
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