Medallion - 200th Anniversary of The Postmaster General

Luogo United States
Anno 1975
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composizione Silver (.999)
Peso 31.2 g
Diametro 39.33 mm
Spessore 3.2 mm
Forma Round
Tecnica Milled
Orientamento Medal alignment ↑↑
Bordo Reeded with inscription
Periodo Federal republic (1776-date)
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Descrizione del dritto
Scrittura del dritto Latin
Legenda del dritto 200th ANNIVERSARY FIRST POSTMASTER GENERAL BENJAMIN FRANKLIN UNDER THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS 1775-1975 WDA
Descrizione del rovescio
Scrittura del rovescio Latin
Legenda del rovescio 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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