Token - Shell’s States of the Union Coin Game, Version 1 - Bronze Collector’s Coin Set Maine

Features

Location	United States
Type	Promotional items › Advertising token
Year	1969
Composition	Bronze
Weight	7 g
Diameter	26 mm
Thickness	2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Medal alignment ↑↑
Number	N# 155131

Obverse

A picture of the state of Maine is on the center of the coin. The capital AUGUSTA is marked on the picture (with words and small capitol symbol). The lettering “ MAINE” is on the top circumference of the coin. The lettering “THE 23RD STATE” is on the bottom circumference of the coin. There are 4 stars on either side of the coin along the circumference, making a total of 8 stars on the obverse.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAINE
AUGUSTA
©SHELL
THE 23RD STATE

Reverse

The back features a picture of the bald eagle sitting on a perch with the American Flag near the top of the coin. The name of the state is under the Eagle, and the nickname of the state is under the name of the state. There are facts about the state under the nickname, such as the date of admittance into the union, state flower, and state bird.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MAINE
THE PINE TREE STATE
ADMITTED TO THE UNION
ON MARCH 15, 1820
FLOWER : PINE CODE AND TASSEL
BIRD : CHICKADEE

Edge

Reeded

Mint

Comments

From the 50 States Bronze Collectors' Coin Set.

For an overview:
 http://www.coins-n-medals.com/Exhibits/ShellGames/ShellStatesGame.html).
http://www.billjamie.com/Shell/Shell-Coin-Game/States-Of-The-Union/States-Of-The-Union-1.html

There's also an aluminium version - Shell’s States of the Union Coin Game, Version 1.

See also

• Bird
• Eagle
• Flag
• Map

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