Medal - History of the United States First Train Passenger Service Inaugurated

€396,985.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight34.6 g
Diameter44.40 mm
Thickness2.85 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: THE FRANKLIN MINT - SOLID BRONZE
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-55
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFIRST TRAIN PASSENGER SERVICE INAUGURATED DEC. 25, 1830 RB
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1830 JAN. 19-27 - Daniel Webster and Robert Y. Hayne debate in Senate on nature of the union; MAY 28 - Indian Removal Act signed; DEC. 25 - Steam locomotive, the `Best Friend of Charleston,` transports the first regularly scheduled passenger train for the South Carolina Canal and Railroad. FM FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID1815568420
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