Medal - History of the United States 'Lusitania' Sunk by Submarine
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1973 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 35.10 g |
| Diameter | 44.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.85 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Plain with inscription |
| Period | |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) | Franklin#HUS-140 |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | `LUSITANIA` SUNK BY SUBMARINE JHD MAY 7, 1915 |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1915 Panama-Pacific and Panama-California Expositions are held in honor of Panama Canal; JAN. 25 - Transcontinental telephone service begins; FEB. 8 - Premiere of `The Birth of a Nation.` the first great epic motion picture; MAY 7 - Sinking of the Lusitania turns U.S. against Germany. FM |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 7392630090 |
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