CVC & Collectables presents the 1892–93 Landing of Columbus Commemorative Medal, cataloged as Eglit-112, struck in bronze to honor the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s arrival in the New World. Issued for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, this beautifully executed 51mm medal features high-relief classical artwork and was engraved by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint. Certified NGC MS-63 BN, this near-Gem specimen is a premium example of 19th-century American commemorative medallic art.
Medal Highlights:
- Event: 1892–1893 World’s Columbian Exposition
- Reference: Eglit-112
- Composition: Bronze
- Diameter: 51 mm
- Engraver: Charles E. Barber (Chief Engraver, U.S. Mint)
- Grade: NGC MS-63 BN (Brown)
- Finish: Medallic strike with rich chocolate-brown surfaces
- Edge: Plain
- Struck by: U.S. Mint for the Exposition
Collectibility:
As one of the most popular and visually striking medals of the so-called dollar series, the Eglit-112 Landing of Columbus is highly sought after by collectors of Exposition memorabilia, early U.S. Mint medals, and 19th-century American exonumia. This MS-63 BN example offers exceptional surface preservation and eye appeal for its age and type.
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