Medal - History of the United States Fulton's 'clermont' Proves Successful
| 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 |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-32 |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | FULTON`S `CLERMONT` PROVES SUCCESSFUL LAUSER AUGUST 17-19, 1807 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1807 JUNE 22 - British man-of-war `Leopard` fires upon the U.S. frigate `Chesapeake`; AUG. 17-19 - Robert Fulton`s `Clermont,` first successful steamboat, makes trip from New York to Albany; SEP. 1 - Aaron Burr acquitted in treason trial; DEC. 22 - Embargo Act signed by President Jefferson. FM |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 7589710770 |
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