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Lest We Forget
Representing the spirit of Franklin Township, this coin captures the intersection of cultures and individuals during a pivotal moment in American history. It is more than a historical marker; it is an invitation to reflect on our common heritage. Through the motto "Lest We Forget," the coin ensures that the stories of those who lived, fought, and persevered in this region remain a permanent part
Lenni Lenape: The Cost of Loyalty
The "Original People" sacrificed their ancestral lands and neutrality to serve as Continental Army scouts and officers. They fought for a 14th state that was promised but never granted, paying a heavy price for American independence.
Captain Big Cat (Mahingwupoosses):
A Wolf Clan leader & American Captain, led warriors through brutal campaigns. He risked everythin
Black Patriots: The Dual Struggle
Thousands of Black men fought for the Continental cause,. They waged a dual war: one for a nation’s independence and another for their own liberty.
Prime:
Enslaved in nearby Princeton, Prime escaped a Loyalist master to serve as a Continental wagoneer. Hunted by slave catchers after the war, he fought a final legal battle for his life. In 1786, the NJ Legislature gr
Women: The Domestic Front
Women were the Revolution’s logistical backbone, managing farms under fire & serving as couriers. Their sacrifice was a quiet, fierce resistance that maintained the homes the new nation would be built upon.
Hannah Caldwell:
A Raritan Valley Resident, Hannah became a martyr for the Jersey cause. Killed by a British soldier in her home, her death rallied local militia—includin
The obverse side of the Unsung Heroes coin features a powerful American Bald Eagle, its wings spread wide in a resolute and protective posture. Crucially, the eagle's gaze is intentionally directed toward the olive branch it holds in its right talon—a profound symbol of the nation's enduring preference for peace over the arrows of conflict held in its left.
Set against the majestic, finely detailed silhouettes of the U.S. Capitol dome and Independence Hall, the design serves as a visual bridge connecting our local revolutionary heritage to the grander national narrative.
The iconic motto "E PLURIBUS UNUM" (Out of Many, One) is prominently featured, while the commemorative dates "1776–2026" ground the piece in its deep historical context, marking two and a half centuries of the American spirit.
