Jesse Owens Bronze Medal 1.5 Inch
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The Jesse Owens Bronze Medal from the U.S. Mint recognizes his athletic achievements and humanitarian contributions to public service, civil rights and international goodwill.
A bronze replica of the Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Jesse Owens, the obverse features a portrait of Jesse Owens and is inscribed with his name, years of his birth and death – “1913-1980,” and the words “OLYMPIC CHAMPION.”
The reverse features Owens as an Olympic sprinter. Inscriptions are “ACT OF CONGRESS 1988,” “HUMANITARIAN” and “ATHLETE,” as well as “DETERMINATION, DEDICATION, DISCIPLINE and ATTITUDE,” words suggested by the Owens family and his friends as the qualities he stood for and preached to young people.
The Jesse Owens 1.5” Bronze Medal is a great addition to your collection. Order today.
Design: | Obverse/Reverse Designer/Engraver: James Ferrell |
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Authorizing Legislation: | Public Law 100-437 |
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 In cases where we have limited-mintage products (e.g., legislatively mandated or Mint established production or mintage limits), the United States Mint may impose order or household order limits. Order limits help us ensure that we provide fair purchase opportunities to the broadest audience possible. As we monitor our products, limits may be implemented, adjusted, or removed at our discretion.