Countdown to America's 250th Anniversary Brown vs. Board of Education Bronze Medal 1.5 Inch
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The Brown vs. Board of Education Bronze Medal recognizes the contributions of the people behind the desegregation of American public schools.
The 1.5” medal is a replica of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded on behalf of Reverend Joseph A. DeLaine, Harry and Eliza Briggs, and Levi Pearson in recognition of their contributions to the nation as pioneers in the effort to desegregate public schools.
The obverse features inscriptions “BRIGGS V. ELLIOTT” and “Our Trust Is In God” centered above the portraits of Reverend DeLaine, Harry and Eliza Briggs and Levi Pearson. Two cabbage palmettos, the state tree of South Carolina, flank the portraits under which “BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION” is inscribed.
The reverse features a rendition of the goddess Justice. To the right of Justice, “HONORING THE PIONEERS AND PETITIONERS FROM CLARENDON COUNTY, SOUTH CAROLINA” is inscribed. “They proved that segregation in education can never produce equality and that it is evil that must be eradicated,” a partial quote from Judge J. Waties Waring’s dissenting opinion, and “ACT OF CONGRESS 2003” are also inscribed on the medal.
| Design: | Obverse Designer/Engraver: Charles L. Vickers Reverse Designer/Engraver: Donna Weaver |
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| Authorizing Legislation: | Public Law 108-180 |
| Mint Mark: | None |
| Composition: | 95% Copper & 5% Zinc |
Mintage Limit is the total number of a coin manufactured across all products. (For example, a coin may be available in rolls and in our annual sets).
Product Limit is the number of a coin made available in the individual product.
Household Order Limit The United States Mint imposes household order limits on our products to ensure that we provide fair purchase opportunities to the broadest audience possible. Household order limits for our products are typically lifted 24 hours after they go on sale. As we monitor our products, limits may be implemented, adjusted, or removed at our discretion.