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Menconi, Ralph J.
U.S.A. Medal issued by the United States Capital Historical Society, struck to 'help understand the Capital as a symbol of the American Republic'. 1971
6.35 cm (diameter) | RCIN 445626
Menconi, Ralph J.
U. S. A. Medal issued by the United States Capital Historical Society, struck to 'help understand the Capital as a symbol of the American Republic' 1971
Menconi, Ralph J.
U. S. A. Medal issued by the United States Capital Historical Society, struck to 'help understand the Capital as a symbol of the American Republic' 1971
Menconi, Ralph J.
U. S. A. Medal issued by the United States Capital Historical Society, struck to 'help understand the Capital as a symbol of the American Republic' 1971
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1 medal : silver gilt Obverse: Partial view of the Capitol's east front, inscription and stars above. WE THE PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES.IN ORDER TO FORM A MORE PERFECT UNION.ESTABLISH/JUSTICE.INSURE DOMESTIC TRANQUILITY.PROVIDE FOR THE COMMON DEFENCE.PROMOTE THE/... Obverse: (continued) ... GENERAL WELFARE AND SECURE THE BLESSINGS OF LIBERTY TO OURSELVES AND OUR POSTERITY. In exergue: "A PLACE OF /RESOUNDING/DEEDS' Reverse: George Washington wearing apron and holding a trowel laying the cornerstone of the Capitol building. Facsimilies of the seals of the House of Representatives and the Senate to left and right, American eagle above. (CONTINUED) Reverse: (continued) .. To right: CORNERSTONE / OF CAPITOL / .LAID. / SEPTEMBER 18TH / 1793 .
Provenance
Presented to The Queen by The Speaker, U.S.Capitol Historical Society.
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Measurements
6.35 cm (diameter)
137.55 g (Weight) (whole object)
