Medal - History of the American Revolution Paine's Common Sense Assails the King

€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
NoticeVincent Miller
Reference(s) Franklin#ARS-20
Obverse description
Obverse letteringVM PAINE`S COMMON SENSE ASSAILS THE KING 1776
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringJANUARY 10, 1776 Thomas Paine publishes pamphlet, `Common Sense,` which attacks the concept of rule by kings. Paine`s forceful appeal stimulates support for independence. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 2 674
Catalog ID5078643450
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