1976 GRAND LODGE OF NEW JERSEY – AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL MASONIC MEDAL
Original 1976 bronze Masonic commemorative medal issued by the Grand Lodge of New Jersey in observance of the American Revolution Bicentennial.
This attractive piece combines the traditional Seal of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey with a bold “76” Bicentennial design surrounded by stars containing individual Masonic symbols.
The exact medal is cataloged as:
• Numista N#338942
• TokenCatalog TC#423294
OBVERSE:
Features the historic seal of the Grand Lodge of New Jersey.
Outer inscription:
SEAL OF THE GRAND LODGE OF NEW JERSEY
The central design includes:
• Open Bible
• Sun
• Moon
• Star
• Masonic symbolism
Banner inscription:
HOLINESS TO THE LORD
The imagery reflects traditional Freemasonry symbolism emphasizing light, knowledge, faith and moral instruction.
REVERSE:
Features a large stylized:
76
surrounded by thirteen stars.
The stars contain various traditional Masonic symbols and emblems.
Outer inscription:
AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL OBSERVANCE
The design commemorates the 200th anniversary of American independence, celebrated nationally in 1976.
DETAILS:
• Year: 1976
• Organization: Grand Lodge of New Jersey
• Theme: American Revolution Bicentennial
• Type: Masonic Commemorative Medal
• Composition: Bronze
• Approximate Weight: 27 grams
• Diameter: Approximately 39.2 mm
• Thickness: Approximately 3.2 mm
• Edge: Plain
• Orientation: Medal Alignment
• Numista: N#338942
• TokenCatalog: TC#423294
• Country: United States
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND:
The year 1976 marked the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and inspired thousands of Bicentennial celebrations, medals, tokens and commemorative issues throughout the United States.
The Grand Lodge of New Jersey produced this medal to commemorate the American Revolution Bicentennial through the symbolism of Freemasonry.
The Grand Lodge of New Jersey has a long history within American Freemasonry, and the organization preserves extensive historical proceedings and archival material documenting its activities.
The medal is also represented in museum holdings as a Grand Lodge of New Jersey Bicentennial Masonic commemorative piece.
CONDITION:
Attractive vintage condition with warm bronze coloration and strong remaining design detail.
Visible characteristics include:
• Light surface marks and scratches
• Minor handling and storage wear
• Natural brown / golden bronze toning
• Darker coloration in recessed areas
• Strong readable lettering
• Clear Masonic symbols on both sides
No attempt has been made to assign a numerical grade.
Please carefully examine all photographs for your own assessment of condition.
The medal pictured is the EXACT item you will receive.
COLLECTOR APPEAL:
A great addition to collections of:
• Masonic medals
• Freemasonry memorabilia
• Grand Lodge of New Jersey collectibles
• American Revolution Bicentennial memorabilia
• 1976 Bicentennial medals
• Masonic exonumia
• New Jersey historical collectibles
• Fraternal organization medals
• American history memorabilia
• Bronze commemorative medals
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