REVERSE: The Liberty Bell is perhaps one of the most prominent symbols associated with the American Revolution and the American Revolutionary War. It is one of the most familiar symbols of independence, abolition of slavery, nationhood and freedom within the United States, and has been used as an international icon of liberty. Its most famous ringing, on July 8, 1776, summoned citizens of Philadelphia for the reading of the Declaration of Independence The bell is 70% copper, 25% tin, and traces of other metals. It is 12 feet (3.7 m) in circumference. It originally weighed 2,080 pounds (943 kg), but according to the city of Philadelphia, it currently weighs around 2,055 pounds (932 kg), as a result of at least 25 pounds (11 kg) having been maliciously chiseled off the inside lip. The bell's wooden yoke is of American elm.
Cachet Technical Details: Production: single-pass Paper Stock: 24# acid-free Cotton blend Printer (model): Minolta magicolor 2300DL
four-color laser Artist-serviced
Population: 40 covers Blanks: see metal cancel listing Cancellation: monochrome (black) standard 4-bar, rubber FDOI: April 12, 2007 City: Philadelphia PA 19104
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