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| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1997 |
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| Edge | Reeded |
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| Obverse description | Right-facing bust of Ulysses S. Grant in medium relief, depicted with his characteristic beard and military coat. The legend arching around the upper border reads '18TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A.' with the dates '1869' and '1877' flanking the effigy in the field, and 'ULYSSES S. GRANT' inscribed along the lower border. |
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| Obverse lettering | 18TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A. 1869 1877 ULYSSES S. GRANT |
| Reverse description | The reverse field is entirely occupied by multi-line inscribed text in relief, featuring biographical epithets and historical references to Grant's military career. The legend '"THE AMERICAN CAESAR"' arches along the upper border, while '"UNCONDITIONAL SURRENDER"' runs along the lower border reading upward on the left side. |
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