Medallion - 125th Anniversary of US Postage Stamps
Medallion - 125th Anniversary of US Postage Stamps
€389,599.00
Location
United
States
Year
1972
Type
Commemorative
medals
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.5 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
3.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Reeded with inscription Script: Latin Lettering: 2118 .999 F.S.
Period
Federal republic
(1776-date)
Notice
Wayne D. Ashford
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Obverse lettering
125th ANNIVERSARY
1847-1972
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
GEORGE WASHINGTON
FIRST UNITED STATES
POSTAGE STAMPS
1972 WDA
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering
1847-1972
The adoption of Postage Stamps
in 1847 for use in prepayments of Post-
age represented one of the most important
single improvements in the history of the postal
Service. Stamps were issued to provide an accurate
and automatic check on postage revenues. Prior to
the issuance of stamps, letters accepted by Post-
masters were marked `Paid` by means of pen and
ink or hand stamps of various designs.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
US MAIL
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
