Record 8/47 See Catalog Record Objects Return to Exhibit Page Return to Home Page Search This Exhibit Image 1 of 3 Description  Battle of Lexington 150th anniversary (1925) commemorative medals. Housed in original black leather boxes (each in a white cardboard box). 3 in. diameter. Face side of coin: "To commemorate the one hundred and fiftieth anniversary of the Battle of Lexington 1775-1925" with side view of Minuteman statue. Reverse of coin: "Battle of Lexington April 19, 1775" showing a scene from the Battle Green. Handwritten note: "This is the rare and costly Special Commemorative Medal which was struck in 1925 and given to V.I.P invited guests at the April 19th 150th Anniversary Celebration, Lexington."

Objects -Battle of Lexington 150th anniversary commemorative medals -Cary Memorial Library 2011. All rights reserved. 150th anniversary commemorative medals 001\Worthen3008.JPG The Edwin B. Worthen Collection, Cary Memorial Library

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