FRANKLIN MINT HISTORY OF AMERICAN WEST - FAIRBURY NEBRASKA 1861 / GP ON STERLING

Description: DESCRIPTION: IN THE MID 1970's THE FRANKLIN MINT PRODUCED A SERIES OF 50 GOLD PLATED STERLING SILVER MEDALLIONS DEPICTING "HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WEST" WITH VARIOUS THEMES INCLUDING "LINKING EAST AND WEST," " LAW AND LAWLESSNESS," "CONFLICTS AND UPRISINGS," AND "STRIKING IT RICH." THESE WERE INITIALLY ISSUED IN 'CACHETS' OR CARDS AND ENVELOPES POSTMARKED IN THE CITY OR TOWN WHERE THE EVENT OCCURRED. THIS OFFERING INCLUDES JUST THE MEDALLION IN A CLEAR PVC-FREE 'SAFLIP.'ALL THESE MEDALLIONS ARE 39mm AND WEIGH 33-34 GRAMS OF STERLING SILVER WHICH IS ONE TROY OUNCE OF PURE SILVER CONTENT. EDGE IS INSCRIBED "24 KT GOLD ELECTROPLATE ON STERLING" WITH FRANKLIN MINT HALLMARKS. ALL ARE GEM PROOFS AND FREE OF ANY DEFECTS INCLUDING THE DISTRACTING COPPER SPOTTING SOMETIMES SEEN ON GOLD-PLATED ISSUES. THEY HAVE BEEN STORED IN A DRY SMOKE-FREE ENVIRONMENT SINCE ACQUISITION DECADES AGO. SOME OF THE PHOTOS MAY SHOW REFLECTIONS OF THE CAMERA FROM THE PROOF FIELDS; THESE ARE NOT ON THE MEDALLION.YOU WILL RECEIVE THE EXACT MEDALLION PICTURED -- THIS ONE IS "LAW AND LAWLESS -- FAIRBURY NEBRASKA JULY 12, 1861." THIS WAS AN EVENT KNOWN AS THE McCANLES MASSACRE AND INVOLVED THE FAMOUS WESTERN PERSON KNOWN AS 'WILD BILL HICKOK.'SHIPPING & HANDLING: FREE SHIPPING BY USPS GROUND ADVANTAGE WITH TRACKING.RETURNS: Unless otherwise stated, any item can be returned at no cost for 30 days from sale for full refund of purchase price.COMMUNICATION: All successful bids will be acknowledged by e-Mail and will respond to any buyer issues or inquiries promptly. Positive feedback will be left upon receiving payment. I try to provide complete and accurate descriptions, excellent service and resolution of any issues in hopes that the buyer is fully satisfied and can leave positive feedback for me.

Price: 39.95 USD

Location: Chicago, Illinois

End Time: 2024-12-15T17:51:51.000Z

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