1975 Medal U.S. Army Bicentennial Yellow Bronze 76mm

Coin Details

Description

This 1975 U.S. Army Bicentennial medal in yellow bronze at 76mm diameter commemorates the 200th anniversary of the United States Army, which traces its origins to June 14, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the formation of ten rifle companies to serve the united colonies. The Army is the oldest and largest branch of the U.S. military, with a history spanning every major conflict from the Revolutionary War through modern operations. The bicentennial celebration coincided with the broader national Bicentennial of 1976, allowing the military services to mark their own two-century milestones within the larger patriotic framework. The 76mm format is the standard U.S. Mint large commemorative medal, and the yellow bronze composition ensured durability and visual warmth appropriate to a celebratory piece. The medal design encompasses Army themes of service, sacrifice, and the defense of the republic that have defined the institution since its founding at the dawn of American independence.

Rarity Notes

Yellow bronze 76mm, U.S. Mint format. 1975 Army Bicentennial. Standard commemorative production.

Cross References

PCGS #508457; U.S. Army Bicentennial Medal, Yellow Bronze 76mm; Est. June 14, 1775