Medal - History of the United States Clipper Ships Vie for Supremacy of Seas
| 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 |
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| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-76 |
| Obverse description | Ship sailing left |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | CLIPPER SHIPS VIE FOR SUPREMACY OF THE SEAS AJ 1851 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1851 American clipper ships challenge the world for supremacy of the seas; JUNE 2 - Maine passes first strong statewide prohibition law; JUNE 9 - San Francisco Vigilantes organize to combat lawlessness. JULY 4 - Cornerstone laid for the wings of enlarged Federal Capitol. FM |
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| Numisquare ID | 8235213900 |
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