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1976 USA "The National Bicentennial Medal"

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I haven't actually got it in my hand yet but the seller said he doesn't know what metal it is but for the price I paid I think it is only gold plated .He said it weighs almost 26grams.


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 Posted 05/06/2013  11:38 am  Show Profile   Bookmark this reply Add commems to your friends list Get a Link to this Reply
The National Bicentennial medals featuring the Statue of Liberty on the obverse and the Great Seal of the US on the reverse, were available in a variety of metals and sizes. The medals were designed by US Mint Chief Sculptor-Engraver, Frank Gasparro.

Here's a list of the sizes available, the metal content and the original selling price:
  • 1-1/2" / Bronze / $5.00

  • 1-1/2" / Gold-plated Bronze / $15.00

  • 1-1/2" / Sterling Silver, Proof finish / 0.925 troy ounce of silver / $25.00

  • 3" / Sterling Silver, Antique finish / 7.822 troy ounces of silver / $150.00

  • 29/32" (0.906") / Gold, Proof finish / 0.37 troy ounces of gold / $100.00

  • 1-5/16" / Gold, Proof finish / 1.167 troy ounces of gold / $400.00

  • 3" / Gold, Proof finish / 13.18 troy ounces of gold / $4,000.00



Your medal appears to be one of the gold-plated bronze medals. They often sell here in the US for between $5 and $15.



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Think I have that one, too. They were made in gold, silver, gold-plated bronze, and bronze.
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