Medal - History of the American Revolution Dispute Over Tax Leads to Boston Tea Party

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1970
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight12.4 g
Diameter31.85 mm
Thickness2.15 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
NoticeJames John Ponter
Reference(s) Franklin#ARS-7
Obverse description
Obverse letteringJP DISPUTE OVER TAX LEADS TO BOSTON TEA PARTY 1773
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringDECEMBER 16, 1773 Patriots, disguised as Indians, board ships in Boston Harbor and hurl 342 chests of taxed tea overboard. No other property on the ships is dumped. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 2 674
Catalog ID8500798680
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