CVC & Collectables presents the 1892-93 Illinois World’s Columbian Exposition so-called dollar, cataloged as HK-223. Struck in bronze to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s voyage, this medal celebrated the Chicago World’s Fair, a landmark event in U.S. history. Certified NGC AU 58 BN, it retains sharp details with light wear and pleasing brown toning.
Medal Highlights:
- Event: World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago
- Date: 1892-1893
- Denomination: So-Called Dollar
- Catalog Reference: HK-223
- Composition: Bronze
- Grade: NGC AU 58 BN
- Obverse Design: Bust of Christopher Columbus with inscriptions marking the 400th anniversary
- Reverse Design: Allegorical and fair-related designs celebrating the Chicago exposition
- Edge: Plain
Collectibility:
So-called dollars from the Columbian Exposition are among the most popular in the series. This NGC AU 58 BN example offers high detail and rich surfaces, just shy of Mint State, making it an excellent choice for exonumia and World’s Fair specialists. Find more alike here!
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