Medallion - 113th Anniversary of free delivery

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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