Medal - 200th Anniversary (Adoption of the American Flag) 1978 front Medal - 200th Anniversary (Adoption of the American Flag) 1978 back
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Medal - 200th Anniversary Adoption of the American Flag

1978 year
Silver (.925) 263.55 g 76.2 mm
Description
Location
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1978
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
263.55 g
Diameter
76.2 mm
Thickness
7.5 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#406186
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

York Pennsylvania Court House where the Articles of Confederation were signed, over the first American Flag. Description of the anniversaries circles the reverse inside the rim.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION • 200TH. ANNIVERSARY • ADOPTION OF THE AMERICAN FLAG
FG
YORK COURT HOUSE
1777 1778

Engraver: Frank Gasparro

Designer: Frank Gasparro

Edge

Plain

Comment

The 1978 National Medal was issued by the United States Capitol Historical Society in partnership with the United States Mint.  There were several version minted per the included brochure below.  
 

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978  5000 - - - - - -

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