© United States Mint
© United States Mint
Medal - Fallen Heroes of Pennsylvania
2011 year| Gilding metal | - | 76.2 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 2011 |
| Composition | Gilding metal |
| Diameter | 76.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#270588 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
The reverse features 40 stars on a raised border around the edge of the design, one star for each victim. The design also features a bald eagle standing sentinel and clasping branches of laurel, signifying an eternal honoring of those who perished in the tragedies.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
WE
HONOR THE
PASSENGERS AND CREW
OF FLIGHT 93
WHO PERISHED ON A
PENNSYLVANIA FIELD ON
SEPTEMBER 11, 2001.
THEIR COURAGEOUS ACTION
WILL BE REMEMBERED
FOREVER.
Engraver: Phebe Hemphill
Designer: Phebe Hemphill
