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© ken6528
Token - Nevada Centennial
1964 year| Brass | 19.9 g | 39 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1964 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 19.9 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#105248 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Banner at top.
Star near top
Sage branches below star.
(The above described is a variation to the symbol on the Nevada state flag.)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BATTLE BORN
N E V A D A
DISTRIBUTED BY PARTICIPATING
SERVICE CLUBS OF NEVADA IN
COMMEMORATION OF 100
YEARS OF STATEHOOD
1864 -1964
CENTENNIAL YEAR SERVICE CLUB COIN
Edge
Plain
Comment
Battle born comes from the State joining the union during the civil war.
The sagebrush flower is used because it is the state flower.
The five-point star symbolizes Nevada's mineral wealth. On the flag it is silver.
