CVC & Collectables presents the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition official medal, cataloged as HK-155 (Small Letters variety). Struck in bronze, this so-called dollar was issued by the U.S. Mint as the official souvenir of the Chicago World’s Fair, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s voyage. Certified NGC MS 65, this Gem example boasts strong luster, sharp detail, and outstanding eye appeal.
Medal Highlights:
- Event: World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago
- Date: 1893
- Denomination: So-Called Dollar (Official Medal)
- Catalog Reference: HK-155 (Small Letters)
- Composition: Bronze
- Grade: NGC MS 65 (Gem)
- Obverse Design: Bust of Christopher Columbus facing right with commemorative inscriptions
- Reverse Design: Two hemispheres with exposition details and inscriptions
- Diameter: Approx. 33 mm
- Edge: Plain
Collectibility:
Among Columbian Expo medals, the HK-155 is one of the most important and widely collected. The Small Letters variety adds interest for specialists. This NGC MS 65 Gem is a premium example, appealing to both so-called dollar enthusiasts and advanced collectors of World’s Fair memorabilia. Find more alike here!
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