Medal - History of the United States Louisiana Territory Purchased From France

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-28
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LOUISIANA TERRITORY PURCHASED FROM FRANCE LAUSER APRIL 30, 1803
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1803 JAN. 11 - James Monroe named to negotiate the purchase of New Orleans; FEB. 24-Supreme Court holds an Act of Congress unconstitutional for the first time; APR. 30 - The United States buys the Louisiana Territory from France; DEC. 20- Formal transfer of Louisiana Territory made to the United States. FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5799876700
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