Medallion - 113th Anniversary of free delivery
1976 year| Silver (.999) | 31.5 g | 39 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1976 |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.5 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#377756 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1863-1976
The Act of March 3, 1863
authorized the establishments of
carrier services at certain offices
and free delivery. It provided for the
appointment of carriers not to exceed
$800 per year. Joseph William Briggs, a
window delivery clerk at Cleveland, Ohio is
credited with conceiving the idea of free
delivery, and acted as the first carrier in
that city. Briggs is also credited with de-
signing the carrier uniform introduced
in 1868.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
US MAIL
Designer: W. D. Ashford
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1141 .999 F.S.
Comment
Some of the information about James C. Curtis has not been verified.
James C. Curtis was a postmaster in Memphis, Tennessee. In the early 1970's he commissioned the production of a set of twelve medallions commemorating major events in postal history. This was done in order to promote collecting and generate revenue. Apart from the first medallion which was sterling, each of the medallions were produced in three types of metals, .999 Fine Silver, Nickel-Silver, and Bronze. The US Mint struck the medallions on behalf of the Post Office. The 1 Oz silver rounds were produced with a proof like finish in limited quantities and each one was serial numbered on the edge.
