© Christopher O. Blackington (CC BY-NC-SA)
© Christopher O. Blackington (CC BY-NC-SA)
Medal – Maine Sesquicentennial
1970 year| Silver (.999) | 47.12 g | 38.1 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1970 |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 47.12 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Thickness | 2.38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#426618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
The reverse features a mountain beside a lakeshore with rays emerging from behind. The landscape is superimposed by the arms of the State of Maine, under which is two eastern white pine (Pinus strobus) branches. The words and design are surrounded by a circle of five-pointed stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SESQUICENTENNIAL
1820 1970
MAINE
Engraver: Granville W. Carter
Edge
Plain with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEDALLIC ART CO .N.Y. .999+ PURE SILVER 3020
Comment
In addition to this silver version, this medal was also minted in bronze. Both the bronze and silver medals were minted in two sizes, 38.1 mm and 63.4 mm.
