{"product_id":"1976-postmasters-of-america-declaration-of-independence-sterling-proof-medal-fdc","title":"1976 Postmasters of America Declaration of Independence Sterling Proof Medal FDC","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;max-width:1000px;margin:0 auto;color:#222;\"\u003e\n  \n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:16px;line-height:1.5;\"\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eOffered here is the \u003cstrong\u003e1976 Postmasters of America Medallic First Day Cover, Commemorative Issue No. 8\u003c\/strong\u003e, \"In Commemoration of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence,\" issued for the Bicentennial on \u003cstrong\u003eJuly 4, 1976 in Philadelphia\u003c\/strong\u003e. It features a \u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition sterling silver proof medal\u003c\/strong\u003e struck by \u003cstrong\u003eThe Franklin Mint\u003c\/strong\u003e and sculpted by Richard Renninger, sealed in the cover window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cul\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSterling silver (.925) proof medal, about 25 grams (about 0.74 troy oz of pure silver), about 39 mm.\u003c\/strong\u003e Weight and size are the published specs for this Franklin Mint series; the medal is sealed in the cover and was not weighed. Front: the inkstand and quill used at the signing, set over the signers' signatures, John Hancock's at the top. Back: eagle over the POSTMASTERS OF AMERICA banner and shield, \"1976 Commemorative Issue No. 8, Issued July 4, 1976, Philadelphia, PA.\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFirst day cover\u003c\/strong\u003e with the se-tenant \u003cstrong\u003estrip of four 13c Declaration of Independence stamps\u003c\/strong\u003e (John Trumbull's painting), canceled \u003cstrong\u003ePhiladelphia, PA, July 4, 1976, FIRST DAY OF ISSUE\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e printed on the back of the cover, signed by the executive directors of the National Association of Postmasters of the U.S. and the National League of Postmasters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInformation card\u003c\/strong\u003e telling the story of the Declaration and of this issue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAlso included, as found in the album page: a folded U.S. Postal Service brochure for the 1976 Bicentennial souvenir sheets (Washington Crossing the Delaware shown) and a typed sheet describing them. Brochure only; no souvenir sheets are included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n      \u003cli\u003eAll housed in a clear two-pocket album page.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003c\/ul\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition, please read:\u003c\/strong\u003e the medal is bright, with proof mirrors and frosted devices. In fairness, there are a few light hairlines and specks in the mirror fields on both sides, and some may be on the clear window over the medal. The cover, stamps, certificate and info card look clean and bright. The brochure has been folded and shows light handling. Please see all photos, which are the best description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eUngraded and uncertified; the medal has not been removed from the cover. Ships flat and protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eTHE ITEM SHOWN IS THE EXACT ITEM YOU WILL RECEIVE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003eThank you for shopping with Bourne2Treasure! Please check out our store for more coins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bourne2Treasure","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44806538494011,"sku":"HD245-26-OS","price":99.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/1054\/6491\/files\/57_36570881-d4d5-435e-8ba1-3895712e131c.png?v=1793276200","url":"https:\/\/www.bourne2treasure.com\/products\/1976-postmasters-of-america-declaration-of-independence-sterling-proof-medal-fdc","provider":"Bourne2Treasure","version":"1.0","type":"link"}