Two workmen shaking hands symbolizing the formation of the Mechanics Union of Trade Associations.
Obverse lettering
BEGINNING OF THE AMERICAN LABOR
MOVEMENT
FALL 1827
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering
1827
Feb 2 - Supreme Court upholds Presidential authority to call out
the State militia - Aug 6 - Joint occupation of Oregon continued by
the United States and England - Fall - Mechanics Union of Trade
Associations formed in Philadelphia.
FM
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
(FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)