Medallion - 113th Anniversary of free delivery

Lieu United States
Année 1976
Type Commemorative medal
Composition Silver (.999)
Poids 31.5 g
Diamètre 39 mm
Épaisseur 3.2 mm
Forme Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Tranche Reeded with inscription
Période Federal republic (1776-date)
Notice
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Description de l’avers
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers 113th ANNIVERSARY JOSEPH W. BRIGGS FREE CITY DELIVERY 1863-1976
Description du revers
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers 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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