Columbian Exhibition. Æ Medal (50mm, 42.12 g, 12h). 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America. Dated 1456, 1508, and 1892-1893.

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United States Medals, Bronze

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Columbian Exhibition. Æ Medal (50mm, 42.12 g, 12h). 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America. Dated 1456, 1508, and 1892-1893. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS * BORN 1456 * DIED 1506 *, bust of Columbus facing slightly left, holding map, within wreath / SOUVENIR WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXHIBITION, CHICAGO U · SA · 1892-1893 ·, Columbia seated left, resting hand on shield set on ground, with native American figure standing facing, gesturing towards fairgrounds; in background, fairgrounds and buildings; above, glory of rays and eagle holding banner; in exergue, 1492-1892/ IV · CENTENNIAL. Brown surfaces with faint purple toning, a few minor edge marks. MS.


Closing Date and Time: 3 November 2021 at 13:43:20 ET.

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