Medal - History of the United States Fulton`s `clermont` Proves Successful

€402,258.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
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
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-32
Obverse description
Obverse letteringFULTON`S `CLERMONT` PROVES SUCCESSFUL LAUSER AUGUST 17-19, 1807
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1807 JUNE 22 - British man-of-war `Leopard` fires upon the U.S. frigate `Chesapeake`; AUG. 17-19 - Robert Fulton`s `Clermont,` first successful steamboat, makes trip from New York to Albany; SEP. 1 - Aaron Burr acquitted in treason trial; DEC. 22 - Embargo Act signed by President Jefferson. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID7589710770
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