| Locatie | United States |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1976 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Samenstelling | Silver (.999) |
| Gewicht | 31.5 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Dikte | 3.2 mm |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Rand | Reeded with inscription |
| Periode | Federal republic (1776-date) |
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| Beschrijving voorzijde | |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde | 113th ANNIVERSARY JOSEPH W. BRIGGS FREE CITY DELIVERY 1863-1976 |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde | 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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