Medal - History of the United States Prohibition Takes Effect

Location United States
Year 1974
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-145
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PROHIBITION TAKES EFFECT JF JANUARY 16, 1920
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1920 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
Mintage
Numisquare ID 1433157330
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