Token - Historical Celebration (Fayetteville, NC) 1939 front Token - Historical Celebration (Fayetteville, NC) 1939 back
Token - Historical Celebration (Fayetteville, NC) 1939 photo

Token - Historical Celebration Fayetteville, NC

1939 year
Bronze 13.2 g 32 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Medals › Souvenir medallions
Year
1939
Composition
Bronze
Weight
13.2 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#132611
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Marquis de Lafayette.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LAFAYETTE

Edge

Plain

Comment

Fayetteville, N.C. was named in honor of The Marquis de Lafayette for his role in the American Revolution.
1739-Date of first Scot settlers to the area.
1789-North Carolina ratified the United States Constitution in Fayetteville.

The medal is often found holed in the top center. It appears many were distributed this way.