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Beirut Barracks Bombing Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Beirut Barracks Bombing Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Beirut Barracks Bombing Commemorative Coin

Artifact SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017
Artifact ID2018.1.111
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Date 2013
Medium metal, enamel, adhesive (epoxy)
DimensionsOverall - 3D Diam 1 3/4 in x H 1/8 in (0.3 cm x 4.4 cm )
Physical Description
Physical DescriptionA brass-colored coin with a black band around the border on both the obverse and reverse sides. The obverse features the crossed flags of the United States and Lebanon with text along the border and above and below the flags. The reverse side of the coin features the seals of the U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Army, and U.S. Navy arranged in a triangle, and placed over a wreath. At the base of the wreath is a bald eagle with wings spread.
Inscriptions and MarkingsInscribed in outer edge of the obverse: THEY CAME IN PEACE BEIRUT, LEBANON 1982-1984 Inscribed in center of the obverse: 30th ANNIVERSARY 241 October 23, 1983 Inscribed in circles on reverse: DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Inscribed on bottom of reverse: 270 KIA
Custodial History / ProvenanceThis item is material associated with various agencies and offices during the Obama administration and maintained as government property until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesObama Administration Collection 2009-2017 (National Archives Identifier 66540607)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
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