| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1975 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.2 g |
| Diameter | 39.33 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Edge | Reeded with inscription |
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Notice | |
| Reference(s) |
| Obverse description | |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | 200th ANNIVERSARY FIRST POSTMASTER GENERAL BENJAMIN FRANKLIN UNDER THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS 1775-1975 WDA |
| Reverse description | |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | 1775-1975 On July 26, 1775, Benjamin Franklin was appointed the first Postmaster General under the Conti- nental Congress, and served in that po- sition until November 7, 1776. His annual salary was $1,000. Benjamin Franklin has appeared on more U. S. Postage Stamps than any other public figure except Wash- ington. He is credited with having laid much of the foundation for the develop- ment of the present U. S. Postal ser- vice. UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE US MAIL |
| Mintage | |
| Numisquare ID | 6530943010 |
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