Medal - Longines-Wittnauer, Inc. U.S.A. Pony Express Rider

Location United States
Year
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.925)
Weight 34 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 3.85 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth with Inscription
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Image of a Pony express rider, riding hard with a pistol pon his side. Legend on bottom perimeter. Mint mark Below the horse. Designer`s mark above the n in pony. Addition marks crossed lines with letters o ov above er in rider.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering PONY EXPRESS RIDER w
Reverse description Legend stacked from about 1/3 up on medal to top. Design of stagecoach with men at each end at bottom.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering THE PONY EXPRESS RIDER ALWAYS YOUNG AND FEARLESS, THESE COURIERS MADE HISTORYDURING THE 18-MONTH LIFE OF THE EXPRESS BY CARRYING THE MAIL ACROSS 1,966 WILDERNESS MILES IN 9 DAYS.7-
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2382802300
Comments
×