Medal - History of the United States Crystal Palace Exhibition Opens

€404,665.00
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-78
Obverse description
Obverse letteringCRYSTAL PALACE EXHIBITION OPENS AJ JULY 14, 1853
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1853 FEB. 21 - Coinage Act reduces the weight of subsidiary silver coins; MAY 31 - Dr. Elisha K. Kane sets out from New York on 2nd Grinnell Artic Expedition; JULY 14 - Crystal Palace Exhibition, the first National exposition, opens in New York; DEC. 30 - Gadsden Purchase Treaty is signed. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID7270259370
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