American Revolution Bicentennial Commemorative Medal, 1974
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Artifact Overview
The celebration of America's Bicentennial began in earnest in 1974. Two hundred years before, in 1774, delegates from throughout the American colonies met in Philadelphia and convened the first Continental Congress. Their meeting led to the creation of the Declaration of Independence two years later. The U. S. Mint issued this commemorative medal recognizing the importance of the first Continental Congress.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Medal
Date Made
1974
Place of Creation
Location
On Loan - Lorenzo Cultural Center
Object ID
75.142.226
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Nate S. Shapero & Ruth B. Shapero Collection.
Material
Sterling silver
Dimensions
Diameter: 1.5 in (medal)
Height: 1 in (case)
Width: 3.75 in (case)
Length: 3 in (case)
Inscriptions
printed interior of case: 1974 BICENTENNIAL MEDAL / COMMEMORATING / THE FIRST CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
paper leaflet: 1974 BICENTENNIAL COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL
medal obverse: JOHN ADAMS
medal reverse: CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
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