Medal - History of the United States Year of Sit-Down Strikes

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1974
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-162
Obverse description
Obverse letteringYEAR OF SIT-DOWN STRIKES VM 1937
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1937 There were 4,470 recorded strikes during 1937, mostly of sit-down variety; FEB. 5-JULY 22- President Roosevelt fails to `pack` the Supreme Court;May 6 -German dirigible Hindenburg explodes at Lakehurst, N.J.; JULY - Disappearance of Amelia Earhart during Pacific flight. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1974 FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID8135949590
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