Medallion - 58th Anniversary of Air Mail
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 |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#317463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Narrative text over USPS logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1918-1976
On May 15, 1918 the first
regularly scheduled air mail ser-
vice was inaugurated in the U.S. The
Scheduled route connected Washington,
D.C. and New York, with a stop at Phila-
delphia. A distinctive 24c air mail stamp,
depicting a "jennie" in flight, was issued
May 13, 1918. Through error a sheet of
these stamps was printed with an inverted
center, making it one of the most cele-
brated of U.S. issues.
UNITED STATES POSTAL SERVICE
US MAIL
Designer: W. D. Ashford
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: 706 .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.
