1878 Battle of Bennington Centennial
Celebration Medals
OBVERSE - Uniformed bust of John Stark left, star in field to left. Inscription below bust
"BORN AUG. 28, 1728 DIED MAY 8, 1822." Inscription around
MAJ. GEN'L JOHN STARK U.S.A. LOVETT, FEC. AGED 93 YEARS, 8 MOS. 24 DAYS
HERRICK FEC."
REVERSE - In center wreath open at top, ribbon at bottom enclosing three shields
with various scenes and "VT." , "N.H." and "MASS." above and "AUG. 16, 1877, AUG 16, 1777".
Inscription above "AT BENNINGTON, VT.", below "ISSUED BY THE VT. NUMISMATIC
SOCIETY ". Inscription around "TO COMMEMORATE THE CENTENNIAL
CELEBRATION OF THE BATTLE OF BENNINGTON 1878".
Silver, 39.8mm
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Bronze, 39.8mm
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White metal, 39.8mm
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Battle of Bennington / Washington mule
OBVERSE - Nude bust of Washington to right, G.H.L period on
truncation, "GEORGE" to left, "WASHINGTON" to right,
wide margin at rim.
REVERSE - Same as above
Baker and Musante unlisted, bronze, 39mm
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The obverse is the same die that was used on the
K.U. Verien and large Federal Hall medals
