Medal - History of the United States First Train Passenger Service Inaugurated

Location United States
Year 1966-1977
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Bronze
Weight 34.6 g
Diameter 44.40 mm
Thickness 2.85 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth with Inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-55
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FIRST TRAIN PASSENGER SERVICE INAUGURATED DEC. 25, 1830 RB
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
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. FM FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1815568420
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