Medallion - 113th Anniversary of free delivery

Místo United States
Rok 1976
Typ Commemorative medal
Složení Silver (.999)
Hmotnost 31.5 g
Průměr 39 mm
Tloušťka 3.2 mm
Tvar Round
Technika Milled
Orientace Medal alignment ↑↑
Hrana Reeded with inscription
Období Federal republic (1776-date)
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Reference
Popis líce
Písmo líce Latin
Opis líce 113th ANNIVERSARY JOSEPH W. BRIGGS FREE CITY DELIVERY 1863-1976
Popis rubu
Písmo rubu Latin
Opis rubu 1863-1976 The Act of March 3, 1863 authorized the establishments of carrier services at certain offices and free delivery. It provided for the appointment of carriers not to exceed $800 per year. Joseph William Briggs, a window delivery clerk at Cleveland, Ohio is credited with conceiving the idea of free delivery, and acted as the first carrier in that city. Briggs is also credited with de- signing the carrier uniform introduced in 1868. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE US MAIL
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ID Numisquare 2208146710
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