Medal - History of the United States The Buffalo Nears Extinction

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-107
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering THE BUFFALO NEARS EXTINCTION RB 1882
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1882 By the 1880s, the killing of millions of buffalo in the West, has reduced them to a few herds; JAN. 2 - Oil Trust set which is succeeded by other monopolies; Convention for the care of wounded during wartime; MAY 6 - First Chinese Exclusion Act. FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 9526511440
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