1893 Columbian Exposition Medal High Relief Columbus & Administration Building
Description: A metal, high relief, heavy, and rather large medal commemorating the Columbian Exposition, which took place in Chicago in 1893. The medal, which is rather thick has a high relief image showing Christopher Columbus 3./4 facing bust on the obverse with the word "COLUMBUS" in front of it. The reverse shows a building with a dome again in high relief with the legend "WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION" above the building along the edge and the words "CHICAGO/1839/ADMINSTRATION BUILDING" in exergue. The edge of the medal is raised and the medal measures ~8 mm at the edge. The medal weighs 206 grams and is ~69.5 mm in diameter. The medal has a plain edge. A great looking medal that is dark in appearance, but beautiful and in extremely fine to about uncirculated condition with light rubbing signs to the high points and a few minor nicks all along the raised edge. Be that as it may, this is a nice medal and would make a great addition to your collection. Please carefully review the photos as they are part and parcel of our description.
Date: 1893. Origin: United States.
Artist: Unknown.
Weight and Size: The medal weighs ~206 grams and is ~69.5 millimeters in diameter.
Maker: Unknown.
Marks: Unmarked as to the name of maker.
Reference: EGLIT #135.
Condition: I would grade the medal as choice extremely fine to about uncirculated. The details of the medal are well preserved and are all there. The medal has light rubbing signs to the high points and a few minor nicks all along the raised edge. The medal also shows lines on the reverse suggesting a crack in the die. It also has a few surface marks and light scratches in the fields. Be that as it may, this is a nice medal to add to your collection. Please view photos for additional condition information and to appreciate the quality of the piece.
