Medal - History of the United States Peace Corps Established

Location United States
Year 1976
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-186
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PEACE CORPS ESTABLISHED ES MARCH 1, 1961
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1961 JAN. 20 - John F. Kennedy is inaugurated 35th President; MAR. 1 Creation of Peace Corps to provide aid to underdeveloped nations; APR . 17-19 - Invasion of Cuba fails at Bay of Pigs; MAY 5-First of U.S. manned suborbital space flights completed by Commander Alan B. Shepard, Jr. FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3196131750
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