Medal - History of the United States The Buffalo Nears Extinction

€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-107
Obverse description
Obverse letteringTHE BUFFALO NEARS EXTINCTION RB 1882
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1882 By the 1880s, the killing of millions of buffalo in the West, has reduced them to a few herds; JAN. 2 - Oil Trust set which is succeeded by other monopolies; Convention for the care of wounded during wartime; MAY 6 - First Chinese Exclusion Act. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID9526511440
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