Medal - History of the United States Nixon-Kennedy TV Debates Sway Election

€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-185
Obverse description
Obverse letteringNIXON-KENNEDY TV DEBATES SWAY ELECTION VM FALL, 1960
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1960 APR. 1 - Orbiting of Tiros I, first U.S. weather satellite; MAY 1 - U-2 plane shot down over Russia results in breaking off Paris summit conference; SEP. 26 - Richard M. Nixon and John F. Kennedy begin TV debates, which enable Kennedy to narrowly defeat Nixon for Presidency. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID8504123600
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