Medal - State of Maine Bicentennial brass

Reverse

Monhegan Harbor (Monhegan, Lincoln County, Maine, USA) with moored fishing boats, above which is the State of Maine coat of arms. At the bottom of the reverse the words LEADING THE WAY are superimposed on a depiction of wild blueberries (Vaccinium sp.).

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DIRIGO
MAINE
LEADING THE WAY

Translation: Dirigo - I direct

Edge

Plain

Comment

This is one of two official medals (marketed as a coin) commemorating the State of Maine's bicentennial in 2020. In addition to this medal made in brass, a second, limited edition (500 numbered pieces) were made in nickel and featured the same design as the brass pieces. The medal was designed by Bradley Sawyer and Kristen Schulze Muszynski with input from the Maine2020 Marketing Subcommitte.