Medals relating to the American Bicentennial 1976

This medal is the 51st issue of the American Numismatic Society (ANS).

The obverse bears portrait of Revolutionary War soldier with his hand clasped on the barrel of a rifle. On left and right, 1776 - 1976; at left over shoulder, ANS oak leaves in circle; signed at bottom.

The reverse displays ribbon flying from pole. In ribbon, LIBERTY / NEW YORK STATE AMERICAN / BICENTENNIAL / 1776 - 1976; New York State seal at bottom right.

The edge contains maker's mark (see Variants).

This medal was also issued as part of a set called the "Official Thirteen States Medal Collection." Each of the thirteen original states of the Union had its own Bicentennial Committee which selected an artist to design the state's medal.

The bronze and silver medals measure 63.5mm in diameter and were struck by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. The gold medal measures 25.4mm in diameter. The 38mm proof medals were struck by the Franklin mint. No mintages are reported.

This medal is the 52nd issue of the American Numismatic Society (ANS).

The obverse bears the original Federal Hall with original seal of New York City below. Around, NEW YORK CITY / FIRST CAPITAL OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA; under Federal Hall, WASHINGTON'S INAUGURATION / FEDERAL HALL - 1789

The reverse bears five Revolutionary War soldiers with cannon and flag. Around, BICENTENNIAL / 1776 / 1976 / AMERICAN REVOLUTION; signed below cannon, JOHN RUSSELL / RIDGE

The edge contains maker's mark (see Variants).

This medal was also issued as part of a set called the "Official Thirteen States Medal Collection." Each of the thirteen original states of the Union had its own Bicentennial Committee which selected an artist to design the state's medal.

The bronze and silver medals measure 63.5mm in diameter and were struck by the Medallic Art Company of Danbury, Connecticut. The gold medal measures 25.4mm in diameter. The 38mm proof medals were struck by the Franklin mint. No mintages are reported.