An original license plate from the State of Missouri dated 1977. An unused sample plate marked "SAMPLE". Slight warping, otherwise excellent condition. Red background with white lettering. Bicentennial plate. The number "76" is surrounded by rippling stripes of red and white. In the upper left corner, under MO, reads 200 yrs. This plate was bought by 20th Century-Fox Films for their archives and was housed in their research library.