Medallion - 200th Anniversary of The Postmaster General

Ort United States
Jahr 1975
Typ Commemorative medal
Material Silver (.999)
Gewicht 31.2 g
Durchmesser 39.33 mm
Dicke 3.2 mm
Form Round
Herstellungstechnik Milled
Ausrichtung Medal alignment ↑↑
Rand Reeded with inscription
Epoche Federal republic (1776-date)
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Aversbeschreibung
Aversschrift Latin
Averslegende 200th ANNIVERSARY FIRST POSTMASTER GENERAL BENJAMIN FRANKLIN UNDER THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS 1775-1975 WDA
Reversbeschreibung
Reversschrift Latin
Reverslegende 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
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Numisquare-ID 6530943010
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