Record 15/44 See Catalog Record Objects Return to Exhibit Page Return to Home Page Search This Exhibit 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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