Medal - History of the United States The Race to the North Pole

Location United States
Year 1973
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-134
Obverse description
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering THE RACE TO THE NORTH POLE TP 1909
Reverse description
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering 1909 MAY 31 - The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People organized; AUG. 5 - Payne-Aldrich Tariff Bill becomes law; SEP.-Robert E. Peary and Dr. Frederick A. Cook make separate announcements claiming that each was the first man to reach the North Pole. FM
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8968022400
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