{"product_id":"centennial-medal","title":"1876 Centennial Commemorative Medal — “These United Colonies Are Free and Independent States”","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUpdated February 26, 2026:\u003c\/strong\u003e This has been sold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStruck for the nation’s Centennial and authorized by the Act of Congress on June 1874, this bronze medal celebrates the 100th anniversary of American independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn one side, a female figure representing the United Colonies kneels with a sword in her right hand and points to a constellation of thirteen stars, symbolizing the original states. With the text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“These United Colonies Are, and of Right Ought to Be, Free and Independent States.” 1776.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the opposite side, America, shown as a Liberty figure wearing the Phrygian cap, crowns Manufactures and Arts with laurel wreaths. She stands with the U.S. shield at her side. With the text:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 40px;\"\u003e“In Commemoration of the Hundredth Anniversary of American Independence. Act of Congress June 1874.” 1876.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.25\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping:\u003c\/strong\u003e $10. Please allow two weeks for shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The History List","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51784794145070,"sku":"RARE-FINDS-CENTENNIAL-MEDAL","price":295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1185\/2944\/files\/rare-finds-centennial-medal-SOLD.jpg?v=1772533952","url":"https:\/\/store.thehistorylist.com\/products\/centennial-medal","provider":"The History List","version":"1.0","type":"link"}