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1876 Centennial Exposition Medallion, 57mm, 105g, Gilt Copper, Julian-CM-11
$ 89.23
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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.