Medallion - 200th Anniversary of The Postmaster General
Medallion - 200th Anniversary of The Postmaster General
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Location
United
States
Year
1975
Type
Commemorative medal
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.2 g
Diameter
39.33 mm
Thickness
3.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Period
Federal republic
(1776-date)
Notice
Wayne D. Ashford
Reference(s)
Obverse description
Obverse lettering
200th ANNIVERSARY
FIRST
POSTMASTER GENERAL
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN
UNDER THE
CONTINENTAL CONGRESS
1775-1975
WDA
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering
1775-1975
On July 26, 1775, Benjamin
Franklin was appointed the first
Postmaster General under the Conti-
nental Congress, and served in that po-
sition until November 7, 1776. His annual
salary was $1,000. Benjamin Franklin has
appeared on more U. S. Postage Stamps
than any other public figure except Wash-
ington. He is credited with having laid
much of the foundation for the develop-
ment of the present U. S. Postal ser-
vice.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
US MAIL
Reverse script
Latin
Engraver
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
