Bidspirit auction | US 1986 Statue of Liberty

US 1986 Statue of Liberty Centennial Commemorative Medal - A 1986 commemorative medal struck to celebrate the centennial of the Statue of Liberty. The obverse features a depiction of the Statue of Liberty against a background of radiant lines, with a vertical arc of stars to the left. Struck ribbon-style banners bear the inscriptions STATUE OF LIBERTY, CENTENNIAL, and the dates 1886-1986. The reverse depicts a hand holding a torch against a radiant background, with banners reading AMERICA'S, SYMBOL OF, and FREEDOM. Both faces are bordered by a decorative scalloped inner ring and a raised outer rim. The medal is of metal construction with dark toning in the recessed areas of the design. No maker's marks, signatures, or labels are visible on the item.