Medal - History of the United States First Stone Laid on Baltimore & Ohio Railroad

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight34.6 g
Diameter44.40 mm
Thickness2.85 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-53
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST STONE LAID ON BALTIMORE & OHIO RAILROAD Hf JULY 4, 1828
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1828 JAN. 12 - Treaty with Mexico establishes boundary at Sabine River; MAY 19 - Tariff of Abomi- nations signed by President J.Q. Adams; JULY 4 - Charles Carroll, the last surviving signer of the Declaration of Independence, breaks ground for the con- struction of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID8955265750
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