| Location | United States |
| Year | 1966-1977 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 34.6 g |
| Diameter | 44.40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | Ernest C. Schroeder |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-87 |
| Obverse description | |
| Obverse lettering | FIRST BATTLE OF IRONCLADS ES MARCH 9, 1862 |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse lettering | 1862 FEB. 25 - Legal Tender Act authorizes paper `Greenbacks`; MAR. 9 - Naval duel of Monitor and Merrimac; MAY 20 - Homestead Act grants free land to settlers; SEP. 17 - Maryland campaign of General Lee checked by battle of Antietam. FM |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | (FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | ND
(1966-1977) FM - - 24 836 |
| Catalog ID | 1683573270 |
| Comments |
