Medal - History of the United States Importation of Slaves Prohibited
| 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 | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-33 |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | IMPORTATION OF SLAVES PROHIBITED LAUSER JANUARY 1, 1808 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1808 JAN. 1 - Importation of slaves prohibited by the United States; APR. 6 - Astor`s American Fur Company incorporated; APR. 6 - Albert Gallatin, Secretary of the Treasury, submits report on Public Roads and Canals; JULY 12 - `The Missouri Gazette` published, first newspaper west of the Mississippi. FM |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 1671304270 |
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