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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Weight | 8.7 g |
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| Obverse description | Left-facing bust of Franklin Pierce in relief occupies the central field, depicted in formal attire. The legend arcing along the upper rim reads '14TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A.' flanked by the dates '1853' and '1857', while 'FRANKLIN PIERCE' is inscribed along the lower rim. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features an entirely text-filled field with no pictorial design. The legend '"POOR PIERCE"' arcs along the upper rim, while '"FIRES OF CIVIL WAR LIGHTED"' arcs along the lower rim; the central field carries multiple lines of raised lettering summarizing key biographical details of Pierce's career. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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