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
Obverse: Male figure on horseback l.; to l. U. S. Grant, to r. Monument.
Reverse: 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. Size 23.
 
Image provided by John Dean
TYPE II
Obverse: 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 *
Reverse: 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. Size 24.
 
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