Medal - History of the United States National Anthem Inspired at Fort McHenry

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight34.6 g
Diameter44.40 mm
Thickness2.85 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth with Inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-39
Obverse description
Obverse letteringBATTLE OF LAKE ERIE HF SEPTEMBER 13-14, 1814
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1814 JULY 5 - Open battle won by Americans at Chippewa; AUG. 24 - U.S. Capital at Washington burned by the British; SEP. 11 - U.S. Navy stops the British invasion from Canada at Lake Champlain; SEP. 13-14 - Defense of Fort McHenry inspires National Anthem; DEC. 24 - Peace signed at Ghent. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID2574283580
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