| Ort | United States |
|---|---|
| Jahr | 1976 |
| Typ | Commemorative medal |
| Material | Silver (.999) |
| Gewicht | 31.5 g |
| Durchmesser | 39 mm |
| Dicke | 3.2 mm |
| Form | Round |
| Herstellungstechnik | Milled |
| Ausrichtung | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rand | Reeded with inscription |
| Epoche | Federal republic (1776-date) |
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| Aversbeschreibung | |
|---|---|
| Aversschrift | Latin |
| Averslegende | 113th ANNIVERSARY JOSEPH W. BRIGGS FREE CITY DELIVERY 1863-1976 |
| Reversbeschreibung | |
| Reversschrift | Latin |
| Reverslegende | 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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| Numisquare-ID | 2208146710 |
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