Medal - History of the United States 'Lusitania' Sunk by Submarine

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1973
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight35.10 g
Diameter44.5 mm
Thickness2.85 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-140
Obverse description
Obverse lettering`LUSITANIA` SUNK BY SUBMARINE JHD MAY 7, 1915
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1915 Panama-Pacific and Panama-California Expositions are held in honor of Panama Canal; JAN. 25 - Transcontinental telephone service begins; FEB. 8 - Premiere of `The Birth of a Nation.` the first great epic motion picture; MAY 7 - Sinking of the Lusitania turns U.S. against Germany. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1973 FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID7392630090
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