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1960 So-Called Dollar Celebrating The Centennial Of The Pony Express

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NGC - Coin of the Day: On this day in 1860, the Pony Express began, linking St. Joseph, Missouri, with San Francisco. This 1960 So-called Dollar celebrates the centennial of the mail service, which operated for a year and a half.

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Specifications
Composition: Bronze
Weight: 16.7 g
Diameter: 33.65 mm
Thickness: 2.22 mm
Technique: Milled
Orientation: Medal alignment

Design
Obverse: Three conjoined male heads.
Script: Latin
Lettering: RUSSELL - MAJORS - WADDELL, • FOUNDERS •, #9734; UNITED STATES COMMEMORATIVE MEDAL #9734;
Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Designer: Julian Arthur Links
Reverse: Famous Hansen Pony Express Horse And Rider
Lettering: NATIONAL PONY EXPRESS CENTENNIAL ASSOCIATION, 1860 • 1960
Engraver: Frank Gasparro
Designer: Julian Arthur Links
Edge: Plain
Mint: United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)

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Very nice.
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Brought back memories that I thought I'd share on this. Fort Laramie National Historic Site, Wyoming during my cycle tour of this great country in 2012.


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