Catalogue information

LastDodo number
5601011
Area
Tokens / Medals
Title
USA Connecticut Tercentenary - Torrington 1635-1935
Value
Year
1935
Collection / set
Weight
Variety / overstrike
Obverse
Connecticut Tercentenary . 1635-1935 . Qui Transtulit Sustinet
Reverse
City of Torrington 1800-1859 Birthplace of John Brown
Privy mark
Mint mark
Designer
Engraver
Dimensions / Diameter
31.6
Number
Details
"Qui Transtulit Sustinet" (Latin) is "He who transplanted sustains" 12 Connecticut medals were issued: 1. Ansonia - settled in 1651, borough in 1864, town in 1889, and, city in 1893. 2. Bristol 3. Canaan - North Canaan 4. Derby 5. East Haven 6. Fairfield (Town of) 7. Saybrook 8. Southington 9. Torrington (City of) 10. West Haven 11. Winchester (Town of) 12. Town of Westport Mass: 12.7 grams