✨ 1976 USA Silver Medal – Bicentennial of Independence ✨
Sterling Silver Proof – First Day Cover – Franklin Mint

This sterling silver proof medal was issued in 1976 to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States Declaration of Independence. Struck by The Franklin Mint and released by the International Society of Postmasters, it comes with an official First Day Cover and a set of four commemorative stamps.

Both the medal and stamp strip were officially issued and postmarked in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 4, 1976—exactly 200 years after the signing of the Declaration.

🔹 Details:

- Obverse: High-relief portrait of Thomas Jefferson seated at his desk, drafting the Declaration of Independence. Sculpted by Gene Daub
- Reverse: Bilingual inscription (English and French) marking the U.S. Bicentennial and the date July 4, 1976
- Stamps: Strip of four 13¢ U.S. commemorative stamps featuring Trumbull’s painting *The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776*
- Postmark: First Day of Issue cancellation from Philadelphia, dated July 4, 1976
- Condition: Proof strike with brilliant mirror finish and frosted details, presented in original folder with certificate of authenticity and bilingual historical insert
- Metal: Sterling Silver (.925)
- Weight: Approx. 20 grams
- Diameter: Approx. 39 mm
- Minted by: The Franklin Mint (USA)

An iconic tribute to American independence, perfect for collectors of U.S. history, founding fathers memorabilia, or silver proof issues from the Bicentennial period.

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