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Token - United States Postal Service 3 Cents - Completion of First Transcontinental Railroad
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1944 |
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| Composition | Gold plated silver (.925) |
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| Obverse description | Rectangular token designed in the form of a postage stamp, featuring a central arched relief scene depicting the Golden Spike ceremony with a steam locomotive surrounded by gathered figures and an American flag in the field. The denomination '3c' and the word 'POSTAGE' appear in the upper right corner, with dates '1869' and '1944' in the upper left. The legend 'COMPLETION OF FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD' runs below the central device, and 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' appears along the lower border within a decorative frame with simulated perforations along the edge. |
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| Reverse description | Plain dark field featuring the stylized USPS eagle logo in relief at center, with the legend 'UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE' below it. A rectangular cartouche in the lower portion bears the inscription '24 EGP Sterling · 925' with a hallmark symbol, indicating the metal composition and gold plating specification. |
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| Reverse lettering | UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE 24 EGP Sterling · 925 |
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