A Patriotic Keepsake from America's 200th Birthday

This listing offers a unique and historically significant commemorative piece from America's bicentennial celebration. It features a bronze American Revolution Bicentennial Medal, housed within its First Day Of Issue Official Bicentennial Medal envelope. The envelope is postmarked San Francisco, January 1, 1976, and displays various patriotic motifs including the Statue of Liberty, a minuteman, the Liberty Bell, an eagle, and the Join or Die snake emblem, along with a Pledge to America stamp.

The medal features the Statue of Liberty on one side with 1776-1976 and the other side has the Bicentennial logo with AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL WE THE PEOPLE. This is a combined Philatelic-Numismatic Cover, or PNC, a unique collectible that appeals to both stamp and coin enthusiasts.

Historical Context: The National Bicentennial Medal

The National Bicentennial Medal was authorized by Congress and issued by the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, or ARBA, to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. The obverse of the medal features the Statue of Liberty surrounded by a ring of fifty stars, one for each state, with the inscription Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness. This design was created by Frank Gasparro, the Chief Sculptor-Engraver of the United States Mint.

The reverse contains the American bald eagle as it appears in the Great Seal of the United States, with the opening words of the Constitution, WE THE PEOPLE. The medal was offered in multiple sizes and metals, including bronze, silver, and gold, to allow every American to participate in the historic occasion.

The First Day Cover Format

This piece is a Philatelic-Numismatic Cover, or PNC, a format that combines a commemorative stamp, a first day of issue postmark, and a medal. The First Day Cover was postmarked on January 1, 1976, at the San Francisco Post Office to mark the start of the nation's bicentennial year. The envelope features the official Bicentennial logo and various patriotic motifs.

Product Specifications

Year: 1976
Event: American Revolution Bicentennial
Medal Designer: Frank Gasparro
Medal Material: Bronze
Obverse: Statue of Liberty with 1776-1976 and Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness
Reverse: Great Seal eagle with AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL and WE THE PEOPLE
Postmark: San Francisco, January 1, 1976
Format: First Day Cover, PNC

Why This Piece Deserves a Place in Your Collection

This is a historic Bicentennial commemorative, part of the official celebration of America's 200th birthday, issued by the ARBA. It features a Frank Gasparro design, with the work of the Chief Sculptor-Engraver of the United States Mint. It is a PNC collectible, a combined philatelic-numismatic cover that appeals to both stamp and coin collectors. It carries a First Day of Issue postmark, dated January 1, 1976, marking the start of the bicentennial year. Most of all, it features patriotic symbolism, with iconic American symbols including the Statue of Liberty, the Great Seal eagle, and the Join or Die snake.

This piece is more than a medal. It is a patriotic keepsake from America's 200th birthday, offering a unique First Day Cover commemorative from the nation's bicentennial celebration. For the discerning collector, it represents a truly significant and desirable acquisition.

The auction is live. Pieces of this caliber do not appear often. Place your bid and secure this remarkable piece of history for your collection.

Dimensions:
Height 0.25, Width 7.5, Depth 5.5 inches
Weight 0.5 lbs

Condition:
Very Good, with minor wear to the envelope consistent with age.

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• Low Estimate: 50.00
• High Estimate: 150.00