| 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 |
| Tirage | |
| ID Numisquare | 2208146710 |
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