Medallion - 200th Anniversary of The Postmaster General

Место United States
Год 1975
Тип Commemorative medal
Состав Silver (.999)
Вес 31.2 g
Диаметр 39.33 mm
Толщина 3.2 mm
Форма Round
Техника Milled
Ориентация Medal alignment ↑↑
Гурт Reeded with inscription
Период Federal republic (1776-date)
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Описание аверса
Письменность аверса Latin
Надписи аверса 200th ANNIVERSARY FIRST POSTMASTER GENERAL BENJAMIN FRANKLIN UNDER THE CONTINENTAL CONGRESS 1775-1975 WDA
Описание реверса
Письменность реверса Latin
Надписи реверса 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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