Medal - History of the United States Louisiana Territory Purchased From France

€415,607.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
TypeCommemorative medals/Historical medal
CompositionBronze
Weight34.6 g
Diameter44.40 mm
Thickness2.85 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: THE FRANKLIN MINT - SOLID BRONZE
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-28
Obverse description
Obverse letteringLOUISIANA TERRITORY PURCHASED FROM FRANCE LAUSER APRIL 30, 1803
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1803 JAN. 11 - James Monroe named to negotiate the purchase of New Orleans; FEB. 24-Supreme Court holds an Act of Congress unconstitutional for the first time; APR. 30 - The United States buys the Louisiana Territory from France; DEC. 20- Formal transfer of Louisiana Territory made to the United States. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID5799876700
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