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Title: Golden Gate Bridge flattened penny
Date Created and/or Issued: 1937-1947
Contributing Institution: History San Jose Research Library
Collection: History San Jose Online Catalog
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Description: Medal commemorates Golden Gate Bridge connecting San Francisco to Marin County. Picture of Bridge with setting sun and words "World Greatest Span". Medal is made from flattened 1 cent Lincoln penny. On reverse side, image of Lincoln can still be seen as well "In God We Trust."
Type: image
Identifier: 359C631C-2677-421A-B416-278886546805
1979-3133-5
Subject: Souvenirs
Coins
Golden Gate Bridge (San Francisco, Calif.)

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