Medal - 200th Anniversary Adoption of the American Flag
Features
| Location |
United States
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1978 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 263.55 g |
| Diameter | 76.2 mm |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 406186 |
| References | Dean# 1978-1a John T. Dean; 2012. National Commemorative Medals of the United States Mint: an Illustrated Catalog. Self-published, Evergreen, Colorado, United States. |
Commemorative issue
200th Anniversaries: Winter at Valley Forge - Articles of Confederation - American Flag
Obverse
George Washington at Valley Forge during the winter of 1777-1778, surrounded by 13 stars
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VALLEY
FORGE
FG
Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Designer: Frank Gasparro
Reverse
York Pennsylvania Court House where the Articles of Confederation were signed, over the first American Flag. Description of the anniversaries circles the reverse inside the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ARTICLES OF CONFEDERATION • 200TH. ANNIVERSARY • ADOPTION OF THE AMERICAN FLAG
FG
YORK COURT HOUSE
1777 1778
Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Designer: Frank Gasparro
Edge
Plain
Mint
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)Comments
The 1978 National Medal was issued by the United States Capitol Historical Society in partnership with the United States Mint. There were several version minted per the included brochure below.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1978 | 5 000 | ||||||||||||||
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Bullion value: USD 570.06
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Actual silver weight: 7.838 oz
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