Medal - History of the United States U.S. Forces Occupy Mexico City

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1966-1977
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight35.10 g
Diameter44.5 mm
Thickness2.90 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-72
Obverse description
Obverse letteringU.S. FORCES OCCUPY MEXICO CITY EL SEPTEMBER 14, 1847
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1847 FEB. 22-23 - Gen. Santa Anna defeated by Gen. Taylor at Buena Vista; MAR. 3 - Congress authorizes postage stamps; MAR. 9 - Gen. Winfield Scott lands at Vera Cruz for advance on Mexican capital; JULY 24 - Brigham Young and the Mormons reach Utah; SEP. 14 - Gen. Scott takes Mexico City. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
MintageND (1966-1977) FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID9104127840
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