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

$89.23

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

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.