Medal - History of the United States Atlantic Cable Connects America and Europe

€404,763.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight34.6 g
Diameter44.40 mm
Thickness2.85 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: THE FRANKLIN MINT - SOLID BRONZE
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-91
Obverse description
Obverse letteringATLANTIC CABLE CONNECTS AMERICA AND EUROPE WS JULY 1866
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1866 Ku Klux Klan begins opposition to Reconstruction policies; JULY 27 - Atlantic Cable successfully completed; FALL- Radicals gain control of Congress in the Congressional elections; NOV. 20-Grand Army of the Republic holds its first national encampment at Indianapolis. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID4485891160
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