Medal - History of the United States Prohibition Takes Effect

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1974
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight35.10 g
Diameter44.5 mm
Thickness2.90 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain with inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Franklin#HUS-145
Obverse description
Obverse letteringPROHIBITION TAKES EFFECT JF JANUARY 16, 1920
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering1920 JAN. 16 - Sale of intoxicating liquors forbidden; MAY 5 - Aliens Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti charged with murder in a controversial `Red scare` case; AUG. 26 - Women obtain the right to vote; NOV. 2 - Station KDKA broadcasts election of President Warren G. Harding. FM
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver(FM)
Franklin Mint (The Franklin
Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-date)
Mintage1974 FM - - 24 836
Catalog ID1433157330
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