1968 Illinois Sesquicentennial Copper Medal Coin Medallion State Seal
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| Management number | 9872101 | Release Date | 2025/09/08 | List Price | $5.99 | Model Number | 9872101 | ||
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1968 Illinois Sesquicentennial Commemorative Medal, celebrating the 150th anniversary of Illinois statehood. Illinois became a state in 1818, and this medal commemorates the period from 1818 to 1968.
Key features and information about the medal:
Purpose: It was issued by the Illinois Sesquicentennial Commission, which was established in 1965 to commemorate the state's 150th anniversary in 1968.
Obverse Design: The side shown in the image features an outline of the state of Illinois, superimposed with various symbols representing the state's history and progress. These include a Native American teepee, a surveying figure, an oil derrick, the Chicago skyline, and a train, symbolizing the evolution of transportation and industry. The years "1818" and "1968" and the words "ILLINOIS" and "SESQUICENTENNIAL" are also prominently displayed.
Reverse Design: The other side of the medal typically features the Illinois State Seal, which depicts an eagle perched on a rock with a ribbon, branch, an
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible US Coins |
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| Brand | US Mint |
| Condition | Good |
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