Medal - History of the United States Lafayette Begins Hero's Tour of America
| 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-49 |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | LAFAYETTE BEGINE HERO`S TOUR OF AMERICA P NATHAN AUGUST 15, 1824 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1824 MAR. 2 - Supreme Court ruling on inter- state commerce breaks the steamboat monopoly; MAY 22 - Protective tariff passed, part of Henry Clay`s `American System`; AUG. 15 - Lafayette begins tour as guest of the United States; DEC 1 - No presidential candidate gets majority of electoral votes FM |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 6422359820 |
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