Medal - History of the United States Alaska and Hawaii Admitted to the Union

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1975
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight34.6 g
Diameter44.40 mm
Thickness2.85 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-184
Obverse description
Obverse letteringALASKA AND HAWAII ADMITTED TO THE UNION JF 1959
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1959 Alaska, Hawaii admitted as 49th and 50th States; JUNE 26 - St. Lawrence Seaway opens Great Lakes to overseas trade; SEP. 15-27-Premier Khrushchev of the Soviet Union visits the United States; DEC. 3-22 - President Eisenhower on goodwill tour of Asia, Africa and Europe. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1975 FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID4007272600
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