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1876 Centennial Exposition Medallion, 57mm, 105g, Gilt Copper, Julian-CM-11

$ 89.23

Availability: 91 in stock
  • World Fair: 1876 Philadelphia
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Condition: Used
  • Theme: World’s Fairs
  • Modified Item: No
  • Restocking Fee: No
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
  • Item must be returned within: 14 Days
  • Year: 1876

    Description

    1876 Centennial Exposition Medallion, 57mm, 105g, Gilt Copper, Julian-CM-11.
    Dies engraved by William Barber.
    Obverse: kneeling Art and Industry being crowned with wreaths by Liberty, IN COMMEMORATION OF THE HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE and ACT OF CONGRESS JUNE 1874 around.
    Reverse: Rising Liberty with sword in right hand, left hand reaching to 13 stars, THESE UNITED COLONIES ARE, AND OF RIGHT OUGHT TO BE, FREE AND INDEPENDENT STATES. R.W. About 7,000 large bronze medals struck. About 2,100 large copper pieces (for gilding) were produced.