ULYSSES S. GRANT MONUMENT UNVEILING
1891
CHICAGO, IL 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. TYPE I 
Photos courtesy of W. David Perkins Obv. Male figure on horseback l.; to l. U. S. Grant, to r. Monument.
Rev. In center circle, Lincoln Park / Chicago / October 7, 1891. / Erected / by the Citizens / of / Chicago.; outside, around Commemorative of the Unveiling of the Grant Monument.; at bottom * HK-759 Aluminum. 37mm. Rulau Chi 31.
 
Photos courtesy of John Dean Obv. Same as obverse of No. 759 [Male figure on horseback].
Rev. Same as reverse of No. 161 [Malleable, Tasteless...]. HK-759a Aluminum. 37mm. TYPE II 
Photos courtesy of John Dean Obv. Male bust facing front; above, around "Let Us Have Peace"--all within beaded circle; outside, above around Unveiled Oct. 7th 1891; below, around * Lincoln Park Chicago *
Rev. Monument, horse and rider atop, facing to r.; on lower r. edge of base Hanson; outside, above around U. S. Grant's Monument. HK-760 Aluminum. 38mm.
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