Medallion - 113th Anniversary of free delivery

Место United States
Год 1976
Тип Commemorative medal
Состав Silver (.999)
Вес 31.5 g
Диаметр 39 mm
Толщина 3.2 mm
Форма Round
Техника Milled
Ориентация Medal alignment ↑↑
Гурт Reeded with inscription
Период Federal republic (1776-date)
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Описание аверса
Письменность аверса Latin
Надписи аверса 113th ANNIVERSARY JOSEPH W. BRIGGS FREE CITY DELIVERY 1863-1976
Описание реверса
Письменность реверса Latin
Надписи реверса 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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