Medallion - 300th Anniversary of Boston Post
1972 year| Silver (.999) | 31.5 g | 39 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1972 |
| 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#377755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1672-1972
On December 10, 1672 Gov-
ernor Francis Lovelace of New
York announced a monthly mail ser-
vice between New York City and Bos-
ton. This was the first scheduled mail
route in the United States, and became
known as the Boston Post Road. Mail
routes such as this played an important
role in America as they were the essen-
tial link between our colonies providing
a dependable means of communication.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
US MAIL
Designer: W. D. Ashford
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 428 .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.
