Brass Medal, United States, 1850–2000. 2006.41.2

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/2006.41.2

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Obverse: CALIFORNIA/SESQUICENTENNIAL/GOLDEN STATE/DESTINY/STATEHOOD/1850 2000 - Facade of a building flanked by trees with oval plaque and banderole beneath
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Reverse: THE GREAT SEAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA - Liberty seated at r., holding shield and spear; figure of bear to l. at her feet; miner in distance at l.; in background, seascape with sailing ships and distant mountains

Physical Description

  • Axis: 12

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 27.09
    • Diameter (in mm): 39.1

Typological Description

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 2006.41.2
  • Lot: 2006.41
  • Department: Medals and Decorations
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Description

Commemorative medal in proof state made of Merlin gold alloy (brass) by the North-West Territorial Mint, Auburn, WA

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International (CC BY-NC 4.0) (images)
  • Rights: Copyright Undetermined