Medal - History of the American Revolution Pent-up Tension Triggers Boston Massacre

€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
NoticePhilip Nathan
Reference(s) Franklin#ARS-6
Obverse description
Obverse letteringPN PENT-UP TENSION TRIGGERS BOSTON MASSACRE 1770
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringMARCH 5, 1770 Tensions between Bostonians and the British erupts into rioting. Troops fire on mob, killing 5 and wounding 6. Court tries, frees 5 soldiers, brands 2 others. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003)
Mintage1970 FM - Proof - 2 674
Catalog ID5310853520
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