Medal - History of the United States Dust Storms Cause Migration of Farmers

€400,206.00
LocationUnited States
Year1974
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 © FM 7
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-159
Obverse description
Obverse letteringDUST STORMS CAUSE MIGRATION OF FRAMERS WS 1934
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1934 JAN. - Old-age pension plan organized by Dr. Francis Townsend; JAN. 30 - Gold Reserve Act permits President Roosevelt to devalue the dollar; MAY - Dust storms in the Great Plains ruin farms, causing migration to California; JUNE 6 - SEC formed to regulate sale of securities. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1974 FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID2317642510
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