Medallion - 113th Anniversary of free delivery

Local United States
Ano 1976
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composição Silver (.999)
Peso 31.5 g
Diâmetro 39 mm
Espessura 3.2 mm
Formato Round
Técnica Milled
Orientação Medal alignment ↑↑
Bordo Reeded with inscription
Período Federal republic (1776-date)
Observação
Referência(s)
Descrição do anverso
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso 113th ANNIVERSARY JOSEPH W. BRIGGS FREE CITY DELIVERY 1863-1976
Descrição do reverso
Escrita do reverso Latin
Legenda do reverso 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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