Medal - History of the United States Clipper Ships Vie for Supremacy of Seas

€391,217.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight35.10 g
Diameter44.5 mm
Thickness2.90 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with Inscription Script: Latin Lettering: THE FRANKLIN MINT SOLID BRONZE
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-76
Obverse descriptionShip sailing left
Obverse letteringCLIPPER SHIPS VIE FOR SUPREMACY OF THE SEAS AJ 1851
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1851 American clipper ships challenge the world for supremacy of the seas; JUNE 2 - Maine passes first strong statewide prohibition law; JUNE 9 - San Francisco Vigilantes organize to combat lawlessness. JULY 4 - Cornerstone laid for the wings of enlarged Federal Capitol. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID8235213900
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