| Date |
1875 |
| Description |
Lexington Centennial commemorative medal, 1875.
Front of medal: Town seal in center, "What a glorious morning for America" around edge; reverse: "Centennial celebration of the Battle of Lexington, April 19, 1875."
Three pierced white metal medals with red ribbon through piercing; two bronze. 1.5 in. diameter.
(Cataloger's note: According to So-Called Dollars: An Illustrated Standard Catalog By Harold E. Hibler, Charles V. Kappen, p. 16: "Official medals were authorized by the 43rd Congress; dies by Henry Mitchell, Boston; design by Rev. Edward Griffin Porter, Lexington; struck at Philadelphia mint. Only 4 gold medals struck, sold for $30; silver sold for $3, bronze for $1; white metal $1.50 unpierced, 50 cents pierced. Entire issue quite limited." http://www.so-calleddollars.com/Events/Battle_Lexington_Centennial_1875.html )
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| Event |
Battle of Lexington Centennial, 1875 |
| Object ID |
Worthen.3015 |
| Object Name |
Medal, Commemorative |
| People |
Worthen, Edwin B., Sr. |
| Search Terms |
Battle of Lexington Centennial, 1875
Battle of Lexington commemorations |
| Subjects |
Medals
Coins
Souvenirs |
| Title |
Battle of Lexington Centennial commemorative medal, 1875 |
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