Medal - International Geographical Union Rinzo Mamiya
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Features
| Location |
United States
 |
|---|---|
| Type | Collection medallions |
| Year | 1977 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 20.23 g |
| Diameter | 38.2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Number | N# 453182 |
| References | Franklin# GEM-30 Chester Lee Krause; 1982. Guidebook of Franklin Mint Issues (9th Edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, United States. |
Series: Franklin Mnt - Explorers
Obverse
Bust in oval facing left, men in a boat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: JG
Engraver: Judy Gainster
Reverse
Inscribed compass.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RINZO
MAAMIYA
In 1808 he conducted
the first Japanese
overseas exploration and
proved that Sakhalin
was an island.
FM
Edge
Plain with mintmarks and inscription.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Sterling © FM 77 P
Mint
 (FM) |
Franklin Mint (The Franklin Mint), Wawa, Pennsylvania, United States (1964-2003) |
Comments
These medals originally came in a card that was postmarked at a site closely matching in history with the explorer.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1977 FM | 2 216 | ||||||||||||||
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Actual silver weight: 0.602 oz
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