1431

USA (Philadelphia mint), large bronze award medal, Columbian Exposition, 1892-93, awarded to Paragua

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Exonumia - Medals Start Price:475.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
USA (Philadelphia mint), large bronze award medal, Columbian Exposition, 1892-93, awarded to Paragua
By registering for our auction, you agree to the terms and conditions.
USA (Philadelphia mint), large bronze award medal, Columbian Exposition, 1892-93, awarded to Paraguay, rare, with original case. Eglit-90. 209.53 grams, 3" Possibly unique medal awarded to the government of Paraguay for their exhibits and presence at the 1893 Columbian Exposition. Obverse by Augustus Saint-Gaudens features Columbus going ashore with sailors looking on (the one to the right is believed to be the only self-portrait of Saint-Gaudens), text CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS / OCT XII / MCCCCCXCII and the pillars of Hercules above with PLUS ULTRA. Reverse by Charles Barber with angels flanking globe on top, award text flanked by torches and sailing ship below. Choice UNC with original surfaces and chocolate brown color, no problems. With original metal case.