Medallion - The Shot Heard Around the World
1976 year| Silver (.999) | 31.3 g | 39.40 mm |
| Location | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1976 |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.3 g |
| Diameter | 39.40 mm |
| Thickness | 3.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-13 |
| Numista | N#380507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Narrative text over an Eagle with Arrows in one talon and a olive branch in the other standing on a shield
Script: Latin
Lettering:
April 19, 1775
On April 19, 1775, some 700
British forces under General Gage
advanced to Lexington and Concord
to arrest Samuel Adams and John
Hancock, and seize stores of munitions held
by Americans. The British troops were meet by
approximately 50 hurriedly armed minutemen.
A shot was fired and when the skirmish ended
our nation's first combat casualties were
recorded; eight killed and ten wounded.
Designer: W. D. Ashford
Edge
Reeded with inscription
Script: Latin
Lettering: .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.
