Medallion - 200th Anniversary of The Postmaster General

Local United States
Ano 1975
Tipo Commemorative medal
Composição Silver (.999)
Peso 31.2 g
Diâmetro 39.33 mm
Espessura 3.2 mm
Formato Round
Técnica Milled
Orientação Medal alignment ↑↑
Bordo Reeded with inscription
Período Federal republic (1776-date)
Observação
Referência(s)
Descrição do anverso
Escrita do anverso Latin
Legenda do anverso 200th ANNIVERSARY FIRST POSTMASTER GENERAL BENJAMIN FRANKLIN UNDER THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS 1775-1975 WDA
Descrição do reverso
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Legenda do reverso 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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