| Luogo | United States |
|---|---|
| Anno | 1976 |
| Tipo | Commemorative medal |
| Composizione | Silver (.999) |
| Peso | 31.5 g |
| Diametro | 39 mm |
| Spessore | 3.2 mm |
| Forma | Round |
| Tecnica | Milled |
| Orientamento | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Bordo | Reeded with inscription |
| Periodo | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Nota | |
| Riferimento/i |
| Descrizione del dritto | |
|---|---|
| Scrittura del dritto | Latin |
| Legenda del dritto | 113th ANNIVERSARY JOSEPH W. BRIGGS FREE CITY DELIVERY 1863-1976 |
| Descrizione del rovescio | |
| Scrittura del rovescio | Latin |
| Legenda del rovescio | 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 |
| Tiratura | |
| ID Numisquare | 2208146710 |
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