Medal - History of the United States Alaska Purchased from Russia

Location United States
Year 1966-1977
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 35.10 g
Diameter 44.5 mm
Thickness 2.90 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-92
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ALASKA PURCHASED FROM RUSSIA Hf MARCH 30, 1867
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1867 MAR.2-Tenure of Office Act limits Presidential Authority; MAR.-JULY - Three Re- construction Acts passed over President Johnson`s veto; MAR. 30 - Alaska purchase derided as `Seward`s icebox`; DEC. 4 - Grange organized to promote the interests of farmers. FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9611271430
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