Little Rock Medal Commemorative Little Rock Central High School Desegregation

Description: US Mint Medal Coin: The Little Rock Nine, 1957, CommemorativeMint TokenRemoved from a Little Rock Central High School Desegregation 2007 Silver Dollar and Medal SetThis medal features the Little Rock Nine on the front and the names of the students on the back.Commemorative issueHonors the heroism of nine students of Little Rock Central High School during desegregationObverse: The obverse features the students being escorted up the steps of Little Rock Central High School by U.S. soldiers.Script: LatinLettering: THE LITTLE ROCK NINE 1957Engraver: Thomas James FerrellReverse: The reverse features the names of each of the Little Rock Nine as well as the words “COURAGE BRAVERY JUSTICE OPPORTUNITY.” Script: LatinLettering:COURAGE BRAVERY JUSTICE OPPORTUNITYERNEST GREENJEFFERSON THOMASMELBA PATILLO BEALSCARLOTTA WALLS LANIERMINNIJEAN BROWN TRICKEYTHELMA MOTHERSHED WAIRGLORIA RAY KARLMARKELIZABETH ECKFORDTERRENCE ROBERTSACT OF CONGRESS 1998 Engraver: John M. MercantiEdge: PlainComments : The Little Rock Nine Bronze Medal is a 1.5” replica of the Congressional Gold Medal honoring the selfless heroism of nine students during the desegregation of Little Rock Central High School. These students risked their lives to integrate Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas, and subsequently the nation. A bigger medal made of pure gold was given to these nine students for their actions and recognition.

Price: 9.95 USD

Location: Lyons, New York

End Time: 2024-11-17T13:35:52.000Z

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