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Token - South Carolina
| Location | United States |
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| Type | Souvenir medallion |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts the South Carolina state seal in relief, featuring a palmetto tree at center with two oval shields inscribed MARCH 26 and JULY 4 hanging from its trunk, flanked by crossed spears or lances, set against a coastal landscape with waves. The legend SOUTH CAROLINA arcs along the upper border, ANIMIS OPIBUSQUE PARATI along the lower border, with QUIS SEPARABIT inscribed on a ribbon across the mid-field and MELIOREM LAPSA LOCAVIT with the date 1776 in the exergue. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts a full-length figure of a helmeted soldier in colonial-era attire standing on stepped ground, holding a large billowing flag or standard in his right hand, with a tall-masted sailing ship visible in the background to the right. The legend SOUTH CAROLINA arcs along the upper border, with a quoted inscription attributed to Bancroft in the left field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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