Description: Circulated toned Official Medal from the Chicago Columbian Exposition, struck in the Mint Exhibit on the Exposition Grounds, dated 1893. The Medal is about 37 mm across, and weighs about 23.5 g. The Obverse of the Medal depicts Edifice; on ribbon above, around: U.S. GOVT. BUILDING; below edifice, on ribbon, WIDTH 351 FT / LENGTH 421 FT / AREA 3.3 ACRES. The Lettering on the Reverse reads: Across, WORLD'S / COLUMBIAN / EXPOSITION / CHICAGO / 1893; above, around TREASURY DEPARTMENT; below all, around UNITED STATES MINT EXHIBIT. A bit of history. This is the official medal from the Columbian Exposition held to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Columbus and to tell the story of the world’s progress for the past four centuries. The 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian exposition was the ultimate showcase for many new inventions and marvels of the late 19th century. By the time the fair closed on October 30, 1893, a quarter of U.S. population had walked through its gates Your Medal will be supplied as soon as payment is received. If you have any questions let me know before you bid. Shipping in the US is free. This does not apply to foreign purchasers, the rates depend on the country. You can rest assured I will find the cheapest and safest option, please check before you bid. I combine shipments. Thanks and good luck!
Price: 13.45 USD
Location: Bloomington, Indiana
End Time: 2025-02-02T20:34:24.000Z
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Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
World Fair: 1893 Chicago
Theme: World’s Fairs
