Token - Byrd Antarctic Expedition

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year
TypeCommemorative medal
Composition
Weight10.7 g
Diameter31.7 mm
Thickness1.95 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
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Obverse descriptionCart wheel style with legend on outer perimeter. American shield in front of an image of profile Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd in uniform.
Obverse letteringFIRST TO FLY OVER THE SOUTH POLE REAR ADMIRAL RICHARD E.BYRD, U.S.N.
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionImage of Byrd’s plane at top. Legend stacked 6 lines below. Dates at bottom.
Reverse letteringTO COMMEMORATE THE ACHIEVEMENT OF THE BYRD ANTARCTIC EXPEDITION 1928-1930
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND  - -
Catalog ID2230969040
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