| Location | United States |
| Year | 1966-1977 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 34.6 g |
| Diameter | 44.40 mm |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-82 |
| Obverse description | |
| Obverse lettering | SUPREME COURT DECISION FAVORS SLAVERY C RUFO MARCH 6, 1857 |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse lettering | 1857 FEB. 21 - Congress removes the legal tender status of foreign coinage; MAR. 3 - General reduction of tariff; MAR. 6 - Dred Scott decision by Supreme Court inflames slavery issues; SUMMER - Publi- cation of `Impending Crisis of the South`; AUG. - Business failures result in financial panic. FM |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Engraver | (FM) Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date) |
| Mintage | ND
(1966-1977) FM - - 24 836 |
| Catalog ID | 8693098890 |
| Comments |
