Medallion - 200th Anniversary of The Postmaster General

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
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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
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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
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ID Numisquare 6530943010
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