1976 American Revolution Bicentennial Thomas Jefferson

​The 1976 American Revolution Bicentennial Thomas Jefferson Medal is a commemorative piece issued by the United States Mint to honor the 200th anniversary of the American Revolution and the pivotal role of Thomas Jefferson in drafting the Declaration of Independence.​

Key Features:

• Material: Bronze​

• Diameter: 40 mm​

• Weight: Approximately 25.6 grams​

• Edge: Plain​

Design Details:

• Obverse: Features a left-facing bust of Thomas Jefferson, encircled by the inscription “AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL” and “THOMAS JEFFERSON,” with the designer’s initials “ML” (Michael Lantz).​

• Reverse: Depicts Independence Hall in the background with the Declaration of Independence in the foreground, accompanied by a hand holding a quill. The inscriptions include “DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE,” “LIFE, LIBERTY, AND THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS,” and “JULY 4, 1776,” along with the designer’s initials “ML.”​

Release Date:

The medal was released in 1976 as part of the United States’ Bicentennial celebrations.​

Mintage Quantity:

Specific mintage figures for the bronze version of this medal are not readily available. However, the silver variant had a mintage of 147,159 pieces