CVC & Collectables presents the 1893 “Reaper Dollar,” a so-called dollar from the World’s Columbian Exposition, cataloged as HK-243. Struck in white metal, this medal showcases McCormick’s Reaper, the revolutionary agricultural machine that transformed farming efficiency in the 19th century. Certified NGC MS 61, it retains strong detail with light surface handling, offering both historical and collector appeal.
Medal Highlights:
- Event: World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago
- Date: 1893
- Denomination: So-Called Dollar
- Catalog Reference: HK-243 (“Reaper Dollar”)
- Composition: White Metal
- Grade: NGC MS 61
- Obverse Design: Image of McCormick’s Reaper, a groundbreaking farming invention
- Reverse Design: Exposition inscriptions commemorating the 1893 World’s Fair
- Edge: Plain
Collectibility:
The HK-243 is one of the more distinctive Columbian Expo medals due to its depiction of a specific invention rather than allegorical imagery. This NGC MS 61 example offers certified originality with sharp design elements, making it a desirable addition for collectors of so-called dollars, World’s Fair memorabilia, and agricultural history. Find more alike here!
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