Medal - Beginning of the American Labor Movement

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight35 g
Diameter45 mm
Thickness1.75 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
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Obverse descriptionTwo workmen shaking hands symbolizing the formation of the Mechanics Union of Trade Associations.
Obverse letteringBEGINNING OF THE AMERICAN LABOR MOVEMENT FALL 1827
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1827 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 scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1970) FM - -
Catalog ID6155589610
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