Medal - History of the United States Bicycle Craze Grows in America

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1973
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight35.10 g
Diameter44.5 mm
Thickness2.85 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-117
Obverse description
Obverse letteringBICYCLE CRAZE GROWS IN AMERICA ES 1892
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1892 Bicycling grows rapidly in popularity after development of the `safety` bicycle; JULY 6 - NOV. 20 - Bitter strike over reduced wages by steelworkers at Homestead, Pa.; NOV. 8 - Grover Cleveland reelected President after interval of four years. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1973 FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID8368602740
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