| Lieu | United States |
|---|---|
| Année | 1975 |
| Type | Commemorative medal |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Poids | 31.2 g |
| Diamètre | 39.33 mm |
| Épaisseur | 3.2 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Tranche | Reeded with inscription |
| Période | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Notice | |
| Référence(s) |
| Description de l’avers | |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers | 200th ANNIVERSARY FIRST POSTMASTER GENERAL BENJAMIN FRANKLIN UNDER THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS 1775-1975 WDA |
| Description du revers | |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers | 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 |
| Tirage | |
| ID Numisquare | 6530943010 |
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