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Medal - History of the United States First Train Passenger Service Inaugurated
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1966-1977 |
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| Weight | 34.6 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse depicts a detailed relief scene of the steam locomotive 'Best Friend of Charleston' in motion, with period-dressed figures including a gentleman in a top hat at left and a woman in a full crinoline dress at right in the foreground. The circular legend reads 'FIRST TRAIN PASSENGER SERVICE INAUGURATED' around the upper portion, with the date 'DEC. 25, 1830' flanked by two stars along the lower rim. |
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| Obverse lettering | FIRST TRAIN PASSENGER SERVICE INAUGURATED DEC. 25, 1830 RB |
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| Reverse lettering | 1830 JAN. 19-27 — Daniel Webster and Robert Y. Hayne debate in Senate on nature of the Union; MAY 28 — Indian Removal Act signed; DEC. 25 — Steam locomotive, the "Best Friend of Charleston," transports the first regularly scheduled passenger train for the South Carolina Canal and Railroad. |
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