United States Capitol Cornerstone Commemorative Medal

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Portsmouth, Virginia, US

This commemorative medal features an image of George Washington laying the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building on one side, with "CORNERSTONE OF CAPITOL LAID SEPTEMBER 18, 1793" inscribed. The reverse side depicts the U.S. Capitol building with the inscription "THIS IMPRESSIVE EDIFICE … A PLACE OF RESOUNDING DEEDS." The medal is presented in a…

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Portsmouth, Virginia, United States (US)

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This commemorative medal features an image of George Washington laying the cornerstone of the U.S. Capitol building on one side, with "CORNERSTONE OF CAPITOL LAID SEPTEMBER 18, 1793" inscribed. The reverse side depicts the U.S. Capitol building with the inscription "THIS IMPRESSIVE EDIFICE … A PLACE OF RESOUNDING DEEDS." The medal is presented in a brown velvet-lined box.