Token - Franklin Pierce

€2.00
LocationUnited States
Year
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBrass
Weight5.5 g
Diameter25.64 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionBust of Franklin Pierce looking left
Obverse lettering1853 14TH PRESIDENT, U.S.A. 1857 FRANKLIN PIERCE
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse lettering`POOR PIERCE` CONGRESSMAN ? UNITED STATES SENATOR BRIGADIER GENERAL IN MEXICAN WAR GREATER SOLDIER THAN STATESMAN FAVORED SLAVERY UNTIL OUTBREAK OF CIVIL WAR `FIRES OF CIVIL WAR LIGHTED`
Reverse scriptLatin
EngraverRoyal Mint, Llantrisant, United Kingdom (1968-date)
MintageND  - -
Catalog ID7620368250
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