Medal - History of the United States Forty-Niners Seek El Dorado in California

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-74
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering FORTY-NINERS SEEK EL DORADO IN CALIFORNIA CR 1849
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1849 California gold rush draws seekers from the East; MAR. 3 - Department of the Interior created; MAR. 5 - Inauguration of Zachary Taylor as President; FALL-California convention approves a new constitution prohibiting slavery and ratifies it by popular vote. FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 7070000180
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