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Token - U. S. Capitol
| Location | United States |
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| Weight | 5.5 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a detailed relief depiction of the United States Capitol building in Washington, D.C., shown in a three-quarter perspective with its iconic dome prominently centered and flanked by the north and south wings with their colonnaded facades. The legend 'U.S. CAPITOL' arcs along the upper rim. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse is entirely text-based, with the circular legend 'THE NATIONAL CAPITOL' and 'WASHINGTON, D.C.' running along the rim. The field contains multiple lines of inscribed text recounting key historical milestones of the Capitol building, including the laying of the cornerstone by George Washington in 1793, the burning in 1814, restoration for Congress in 1817, the erection of the dome during the Civil War at a cost of $14,000,000, and the maker's name 'THE OSBORNE COIN CO. CIN, O.' at the base. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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