© United States Mint
© United States Mint
Medal - Fallen Heroes of Virginia
2011 year| Gilding metal | - | 76.2 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | › Tokens |
| Year | 2011 |
| Composition | Gilding metal |
| Diameter | 76.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#270584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
The reverse features 184 stars on a raised border around the edge of the design, one star for each of the victims of the tragedy. 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 THOSE ON FLIGHT 77 AND THOSE IN THE PENTAGON WHO PERISHED ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2001. WE WILL NEVER FORGET THEIR SACRIFICE AS WE UNITE IN MEMORY.
Designer: Phebe Hemphill
