Medal, Commemorative
- Object Name:
- Medal, Commemorative
- Object ID:
- 2026.011.19
- Date:
- 1987-1988
- Description:
- Medal, Commemorative. United States Constitution commemorative medal or token. One side displays a raised outline of the state of New Hampshire with an eagle standing on a banner reading "WE THE PEOPLE" and block text below that identifies New Hampshire as the ninth state to ratify the constitution. The other side shows the profile of the Old Man of the Mountain with text above reading "NEW HAMPSHIRE / LIVE FREE OR DIE" while below is "BICENTENNIAL / OF THE / UNITED STATES / CONSTITUTION / SEPTEMBER 17, 1787 / RATIFIED BY / NEW HAMPSHIRE / AS THE NINTH AND / DECIDING STATE / JUNE 21, 1788". On edge of medal is "133". Comes in rectangular white and clear plastic container with hinged lid and blue foam cushion for the medal, as well as a folded eight-page booklet. c. 1987-1988.
- Material:
- Metal
- Dimensions:
- Dia-1.5 inches
- Provenance:
- From the collection of Justice David H. Souter. Included in Centennial Auctions estate sale on April 14, 2026.
- Credit Line:
- New Hampshire Historical Society Purchase, Katharine Prentis Murphy Fund
- People:
- Souter, David H. (1939-2025)
- Subjects:
- Courts, Supreme Court justices, Judges
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