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Object Name
Medal
Object Number
1928-21-15
Description
Round silver medal with smooth edge. One side has lady liberty holding laurel wreaths over kneeling women. Reads "In Commemoration of the Hundreth Anniversary of American Independence" "Act of Congress June 1874" Other side has image of woman in Greek attire holding sword with hand raised to the sun. Reads "These United Colonies are and of right ought to be free and independent states" "1776"
Category
Communication Artifacts
Date Made
1876
Dimensions
2 1/4" diameter
Materials
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