Robert E. Lee Statue Unveiling - 1884 - New Orleans, LA
Most issues of this general type were of official nature. Local statues and monuments usually were financed by public contributions. Considerable revenue often was derived from sale of medals and other souvenirs commemorating event.
Obverse: Statue; above, around New Orleans Feb. 22. 1884.
Reverse: Within large wreath Souvenir / * / Unveiling of Statue / Gen. Robert E. Lee / small Feb. 22. 1884 / —.-— / Born Jan. 19. 1807 / Died Oct. 12. 1870 / *
HK-758 - Pewter. Size 28.
 
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