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Medal - Postmasters of America Invention of the Telephone
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1976 |
| Type | Collection medallion |
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| Obverse description | Conjoined busts in high relief of Alexander Graham Bell (foreground, bearded, with bow tie) and Thomas Watson (background), both facing right. To Bell's left, an early telephone transmitter device is depicted in the field; a small engraver's monogram is visible on Watson's lapel. |
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| Reverse description | An American eagle with wings outstretched perches above a scrolled ribbon banner bearing the legend POSTMASTERS OF AMERICA, over a heraldic shield cartouche containing commemorative inscriptions in the field. A small Franklin Mint mintmark appears at the base of the shield. |
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| Reverse lettering | POSTMASTERS OF AMERICA 1976 COMMEMORATIVE ISSUE NO. 4 ISSUED MARCH 10, 1976 BOSTON, MA FM |
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