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US 1975 Bicentennial Philatelic-Numismatic Cover, Bronze Medal - A 1975 American Revolution Bicentennial Philatelic-Numismatic Cover (PNC) set produced by the United States Mint and United States Postal Service. The set includes a commemorative bronze medal housed in original clear plastic packaging and a first-day cover envelope. The envelope features a block of four 10-cent United States postage stamps depicting the Continental Army, Continental Navy, Continental Marines, and American Militia. It bears a circular postmark from Washington, DC, dated July 4, 1975, with a First Day of Issue horizontal bar cancellation. The bronze medal features an obverse with a left-facing profile portrait of Paul Revere, inscribed AMERICAN REVOLUTION BICENTENNIAL and PAUL REVERE with the designer's initials FG (Frank Gasparro) visible. The reverse depicts the Minuteman statue on Lexington Common, inscribed LEXINGTON CONCORD and THE SHOT HEARD ROUND THE WORLD. Accompanying the medal are two descriptive cards titled Historical Sketch 1975 PNC and a circular white insert featuring the blue five-pointed star American Revolution Bicentennial logo. The bronze medal is in uncirculated condition, retaining original mint luster within its sealed plastic packaging. The envelope displays visible age-related foxing and a localized brown stain near the top center. The historical descriptive cards and logo insert appear to be in good condition with no significant folds or tears.