Sesquicentennial - Gateway to the West (Missouri) 1970 front Sesquicentennial - Gateway to the West (Missouri) 1970 back
Sesquicentennial - Gateway to the West (Missouri) 1970 photo
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Sesquicentennial - Gateway to the West Missouri

1970 year
Copper 24.4 g 38.8 mm
Description
Location
United States
Period
Federal republic (1776-date)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1970
Composition
Copper
Weight
24.4 g
Diameter
38.8 mm
Thickness
2.66 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#95227
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Missouri State seal.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
•1820 • MISSOURI • 1970 •
UNITED WE STAND
DIVIDED WE FALL
SALUS POPULI SUPREMA LEX ESTO
MDCCCXX R•AW•19©70 / SESQUICENTENNIAL
SESQUICENTENNIAL

Translation:
MDCCCXX = 1820
SALUS POPULI SUPREMA LEX ESTO = SAFETY OF THE PEOPLE BE THE SUPREME LAW

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Celebrates 150 years from The Missouri Compromise and the 1st Missouri Constitution-1820-1970