Medal - History of the United States Alaska Purchased from Russia

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight35.10 g
Diameter44.5 mm
Thickness2.90 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-92
Obverse description
Obverse letteringALASKA PURCHASED FROM RUSSIA Hf MARCH 30, 1867
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1867 MAR.2-Tenure of Office Act limits Presidential Authority; MAR.-JULY - Three Re- construction Acts passed over President Johnson`s veto; MAR. 30 - Alaska purchase derided as `Seward`s icebox`; DEC. 4 - Grange organized to promote the interests of farmers. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID9611271430
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