The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race Centennial ND (1970) front The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race Centennial ND (1970) back
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The Great Mississippi Steamboat Race Centennial ND

1970 year
Bronze 24.7 g 38.80 mm
Description
Location
United States
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1970
Composition
Bronze
Weight
24.7 g
Diameter
38.80 mm
Thickness
2.95 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-11-13
References
Numista
N#358861
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
SSHSA
ROBERT E. LEE
CAPT. JOHN W. CANNON
NATCHEZ
CAPT. THOMAS P. LEATHERS
WON BY THE LEE JULY 4, 1870
NEW ORLEANS TO ST. LOUIS
1210 MILES IN 8 DAYS,
19 HOURS, 14 MINUTES
FM

Engraver: Ernest Lauser

Designer: Daniel Stapleford

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Also in Sterling Silver 7507 minted (Proof)
Nickel Silver 500 minted
Issued in Green card holders that will cause PVC damage

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1970) FM 2490 - - - - - -

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