Wooden Nickel - Century of Progress Missoula, Montana

€1.00
LocationUnited States
Year1960
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionWood
Weight2.5 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgeSmooth
PeriodFederal republic (1776-date)
Notice
Reference(s) TC#322464
Obverse descriptionA depiction of oxen driving a wagon, juxtaposed on the right with a train transporting lumber, symbolizing the advance of technology from 1860 - 1960.
Obverse letteringCENTURY OF PROGRESS 1860 1960 100 MISSOULA - HELLGATE - CENTENNIAL
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse description
Reverse letteringWOODEN NICKEL GOOD IN TRADE AT ANY COOPERATIVE BUSSINESS OR REDEEMABLE AT FACE VALUE ON OR BEFORE MAY 30, 1960 FACE 5 ¢ VALUE
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1960)  - -
Catalog ID1842569790
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