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World's Columbian Exposition - 1892-1893 - Chicago, IL
Purpose: To commemorate 400th anniversary of Discovery of America by Columbus and "to tell the story of the world’s progress through those four centuries."
Organization: Our third largest exposition; distinguished by direct Federal sponsorship similar to U. S. Centennial 1876. When first suggested, rivalry among cities was keen, sometimes bitter. Congressional Acts 1890 settled issue; set up National Commission to work with World’s Columbian Exposition (Company), chartered April 1890. Public subscribed to $10,000,000 stock and bonds of latter; special city bond issue of $5,000,000; Federal grant of $5,000,000.
Site: Almost 700 acres on shore of Lake Michigan, mainly Jackson Park, then barren area. Only Fine Arts Palace remains. Rebuilt in limestone, by private gift of $5,000,000, it now is Museum of Science and Industry, called by many "a permanent World’s Fair."
Dates, Attendance: "Dedication" Oct. 21, 1892 (corresponding to Oct. 12, 1492); 125,000 present; lunch served to 70,000! Officially opened May 1, 1893 by President Cleveland; closed Nov. 2, 1893. Attendance over 27,500,000; 21,500,000 paid.
Participants: President Harrison invited "all the nations of the earth to take part...by sending such exhibits...as will most...fully illustrate their resources, their industries and their progress in civilization." All states and territories and 50 foreign countries represented, 36 of former and 17 of latter erecting own buildings. Total exhibits exceeded 50,000; numerous Federal displays included Mint Exhibit.
Comment: Twelve major exhibition Palaces plus 200 other buildings brought "250 acres under roof," creating spectacular "White City." Neo-classic architecture gave "breadth, freedom and largeness of scale to all future planning and design of World’s Fairs"; influenced design of public buildings for decades; Manufactures Building was "greatest on earth." Electricity was in infancy; first exposition use for "lavish illumination." Among features were Edison’s phonograph, linotype, pullman cars; initial showing of Westinghouse A. C. generator, basis of future lighting and power; first Ferris Wheel was equalled as attraction "only...by Fair itself"; was greatest single enterprise on grounds.
Medals: Official Medals below were struck in Mint Exhibit on grounds. Exposition was "well commemorated in metal." For Pax Dollar, see Part I, Louisiana Purchase Exposition—1904.
OFFICIAL MEDALS
TYPE I, LARGE LETTERS OBVERSE
Obverse: Edifice; on ribbon above, around U.S. Govt. Building; below edifice, on ribbon, Width 351 ft / [to. l.] Length 421 ft, [to r.] Area 3.3 Acres
Reverse: Across, World’s / Columbian / Exposition / Chicago / 1893; above, around Treasury Department; below all, around United States Mint Exhibit
HK-154 - Brass. Size 24.
HK-154a - Aluminum.
TYPE II, SMALL LETTERS OBVERSE
General description same as above.
HK-155 - Brass. Size 24.
NOTE: These are two major varieties pertaining only to lettering U.S. Government Building. Two obverse and two reverse die varieties are known of each type.
DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE DOLLAR
Struck by Boldenweck & Co.
Obverse: Across center, on ribbon, World’s Columbian Exposition; below at l., 1892, below r., 1893; upper half is scene depicting signing of Declaration; above all, around Signing of Declaration of Independence / July 4th 1776; in lower half in center is spread eagle atop shield; below bust to l., Columbus, below bust to r., Washington; below all, Chicago.
Reverse: Upper half is scene depicting Landing of Columbus; above, Discovery of America; below scene, on ribbon, October 1492; lower half is scene depicting Landing of Pilgrims; below, Dec. 1620 / Landing of the Pilgrims
HK-156 - Silver, reeded edge. Size 25.
HK-157 - White Metal.
DISCOVERY OF AMERICA DOLLAR
Obverse: Scene depicting Landing of Columbus, microscopic C. Reinsch beneath l. base; below, Landing of Columbus
Reverse: Discovery / of / America 1492 / Columbian Fair / Chicago. Illinois / U.S.A., 1893.
HK-158 - Aluminum. Size 25.
Image provided by John Dean
Image provided by John Dean
NEW METAL ALUMINUM DOLLARS
Obverse: Bust, facing slightly to r.; to upper l. Christopher, to upper r. Columbus; beneath line, below bust 1492 1892; beaded border.
Reverse: Within open wreath Aluminum / Untarnishoble / Malleable / Tasteless / Odorless / Ductile; outside, around This Medal is Made of the Wonderful Metal
HK-159 - Aluminum. Size 22.
Image provided by John Dean
Image provided by John Dean
Obverse: Bust, facing to l., within circle; outside, around Christopher * 1492 * Columbus * 1892 *; beaded border.
Reverse: Across center, between lines, Aluminum; above Tasteless- Odorless / - Sonorous - / Ductile / - Malleable, -; below ¼ Wt. of Silver / Sp. Gr. 260 / Does Not Tarnish - all within circle; outside, around This Medal is Made of the New Metal.; 3 stars below; beaded border.
HK-160 - Aluminum. Size 22.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Aerial view of exposition buildings and grounds; above, around The World’s Columbian Exposition; below * 1892 *
Reverse: Across center on decorative ribbon, with small incuse design at each end, incuse Aluminum; above in 4 lines Malleable / Tasteless / Sonorous / Ductile / Untarnishable.; below ribbon in 4 lines Cubic Foot of Gold, 1204 lbs /“ Aluminum, 179 “ / This Medal / is Pure.; below, microscopic Childs, Chicago.; beaded border.
HK-161 - Aluminum. Size 23.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Edifice; below, Administration Buildg.; above, around World’s Columbian Exposition
Reverse: Same as of last.
HK-162 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Obverse: Some as obverse of No. 161.
Reverse: In 9 lines across Malleable / Tasteless, Sonorous / Ductile / Untarnishable. / Aluminum / Cubic Foot of Gold, 1204 lbs. / " "Aluminum 179 " / This Medal / is Pure.; microscopic Childs, Chicago; beaded border.
HK-163 - Aluminum. Size 24.
BIRD’S-EYE VIEW DOLLARS
Obverse: View of Exposition buildings and grounds; above, in 3 lines Birds Eye View of the Worlds / Columbian Exposition / Chicago; below view, 1893
Reverse: In 7 lines, Souvenir of the Opening / of the / Worlds / Columbian / Exposition / Chicago / May 1st 1893
HK-164 - Aluminum. Size 23.
Obverse: Edifice, 13 stars above around; below edifice, microscopic Blumenfield P.O.C. - all within circle; outside, around Souvenir. Birdseye View of the Worlds Fair Chicago; below * 1893 *; beaded border.
Reverse: Within circle, scene depicting Landing of Columbus; outside, around Souvenir of the Opening of the Worlds Fair Chicago; below * 1893 *; beaded border.
HK-165 - White Metal. Size 25.
HK-166 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: View of Exposition buildings and grounds; above The Worlds Columbian / Exposition; below Chicago, U.S.A. / 1893
Reverse: Ship; below The Santa Maria; outside, around Columbus in Sight of the New World; microscopic Hanson at lower r.
HK-167 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 167.
Reverse: Same as obverse of No. 204.
HK-167a - Aluminum. Size 24.
CHICAGO DOLLARS
Obverse: City seal; below, microscopic Childs Chicago — all within circle; outside, on each side, is a spray; above Chicago Day; below Oct. 9, 1893.; beaded border.
Reverse: Female, standing, facing front; 3 flags and 5 stars to l., eagle and 18 stars to r., l. foot on shield; below, microscopic S.D. Childs & Co. Chicago; above all World’s Columbian Exposition; beaded border.
HK-168 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Obverse: Scene depicting Landing of Columbus; below Landing of Columbus
Reverse: In 9 lines across center Facts / About Chicago / Population 1500.000. / Length of City 26 Miles. / Greatest Width 15 Miles. / Total Area 190 Square Miles. / 2210 Miles of Streets. / Churches Number / Over 500.; outside, around Souvenir of the World’s Columbian Exposition · 1893 ; microscopic C above date.
Design by C. Reinsch. Struck by S. D. Childs & Co., Chicago.
HK-169 - Aluminum. Size 25.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
FERRIS WHEEL DOLLARS
Obverse: Edifice; above Worlds Columbian Exposition; below edifice Administration Building; beaded border.
ReverseL Within circle, ferris wheel, above which, on ribbon Ferris Wheel; outside, above around Greatest Mechanical Achievement of the Age; below, around Height 264 Feet Weight 4300 Tons / Capacity 2160 Persons Engines 2000 Horsepower; beaded border.
HK-170 - Aluminum. Size 28.
Obverse: Ferris wheel; vertically at r., microscopic Childs Chicago; above, around Height 264 Feet Weight 8600000 lbs. Capacity 2160 People - all within circle of leaves; above, around The Ferris Wheel; below, around One of the Wonders of the World; beaded border.
Reverse: Five exposition buildings, in circles; Administration Building, center, overlaps buildings at top, r., bottom and l.; across bottoms of circles enclosing l., center and r. buildings, microscopic S D Childs & Co Chicago; grass protrudes between 4 outer circles; all 5 circles have beaded borders, as has medal itself.
HK-171 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Image provided by Jonathan Brecher
Image provided by Jonathan Brecher
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 171
Reverse: Edifice, microscopic OA (unbarred A) at lower r.; below, Horticultural Building; above, around World’s Columbian Exposition
HK-172 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Obverse: Same as above.
Reverse: Same as reverse of No. 168
HK-173 - Aluminum. Size 24.
WORLD GLOBE DOLLARS
Obverse: Exposition buildings and grounds on globe; below, on globe World’s Columbian Exposition. / Chicago. 1892-3; above all World’s-Fair; below, Souvenir.
Reverse: Scene depicting Landing of Columbus (on world globe); below on globe Landing of Columbus in America / October 12th 1492; below all, microscopic Pat’d Dec. 1, 1891.
HK-174 - Aluminum. Size 28.
NOTE: Globe dollar above was struck on thin and thick planchets, approximately 2½ and 3½ mm., respectively.
Obverse: Globe showing western hemisphere; around, 8 female heads, all with different hair styles.
Reverse: Within wreath, open at top, Columbian / Exposition / 1492 Chicago 1892-1893
HK-175 - Aluminum. Size 24.
EXHIBITION PALACE DOLLARS
Obverse: Within open wreath, male bust l. all within circle; outside, around The World’s Columbian Exposition below * Chicago 1893 *; beaded border. Reverse: Edifice; below The Administration / Building / 260 Feet Square Cost $450,000; beaded border.
HK-176 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-177 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as above.
Reverse: Edifice; below Mines and Mining / Building / [small] 550 x 700 Feet Cost $265,000; beaded border.
HK-178 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-179 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 176
Reverse: Upper edifice; below The Forestry Building / 208 x 525 Feet. Cost $100,000; lower edifice; below The Transportation Building / 250 x 960 Feet / Cost $370,000; beaded border.
HK-180 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-181 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 176
Reverse Edifice; below U.S. Government / 345 x 415 Feet 3.3 Acres / Cost $400,000; beaded border.
HK-182 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-183 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 176
Reverse: Edifice; below The Art Palace / 320 x 500 Feet / Cost $670,000; beaded border.
HK-184 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-185 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as above.
Reverse: Edifice; below The Horticultural / Building / 250 x 1000 Feet / Cost $300,000; beaded border.
HK-186 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-187 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Some as obverse of No. 176
Reverse: Edifice; below The Electrical Building / 345 Ft. Wide 700 Ft. Lang / Cost $401,000; beaded border.
HK-188 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-189 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 176
Reverse: Edifice; below The Machinery Hall / 850 Ft. Long. 500 Ft. Wide / Cost $1,200,000; beaded border.
HK-190 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-191 Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as reverse of last.
Reverse: Same as reverse of No. 198.
HK-192 - Aluminum. Size 23.
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 176.
Reverse: Edifice; below The Fisheries Building / 200 x 1000 Feet. / Cost $200,000; beaded border.
HK-193 - Silver, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-194 - Brass.
HK-195 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 176.
Reverse: Edifice; below The Agricultural / Building / 500 x 800 Feet. / Cost $618,000; beaded border.
HK-196 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-197 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 176.
Reverse: Edifice; below The Womans Building / 200 x 400 Feet / Cost $120,000; beaded border.
HK-198 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-198a - Copper.
HK-199 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 176.
Reverse: In upper l., edifice; below, on ribbon Casino and Music Hall; in upper r., battleship; below, on ribbon Imitation Battle Ship - all within scrolls; below, edifice; beneath edifice, Manufactures and Liberal / Arts / 787 x 1687 Feet 31 Acres / Cost $1,500,000; beaded border.
HK-200 - Silver, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-201 - Brass.
HK-201a - Copper.
HK-202 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as reverse of No. 188.
Reverse: Same as reverse of No. 200.
HK-203 - Aluminum. Size 23.
Obverse: Three edifices, one above the other.
Reverse: Same as reverse of No. 167.
HK-204 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as reverse of No. 168.
Reverse: Same as reverse of No. 171.
HK-205 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Obverse: Same as reverse of No. 168
Reverse: Edifice; below, Manufactures and Liberal / Arts Building; above, around World’s Columbian Exposition
HK-206 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
STATUE OF LIBERTY DOLLAR
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 176.
Reverse: Statue, New York Harbor in background; above Statue of Liberty / New York; below statue Height 298 Ft.; beaded border.
HK-207 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 23.
HK-207a - Copper.
HK-208 - Aluminum.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
COLUMBUS TOWER or INTERSTATE DOLLAR
Obverse: Tower; to l. vertical Chicago / Columbus Tower; to l. vertical Height, 1500 Ft. / Cost $3,000,000.; above, around World’s Fair; below, 1893; beaded border.
Reverse: Edifice; above, around Annual Interstate, Souvenir; below edifice Chicago, Exposition; beaded border
HK-209 - White Metal. Size 23.
STATE DOLLARS
Obverse: Bust, in ruffed collar, facing to r.; above, around Christopher Columbus; below *** 1492-1892 ***; beaded border.
Reverse: Edifice; above, around World’s Fair Colorado Building / Our Slogan Free Coinage of Silver; beaded border.
HK-210 - Aluminum. Size 24.
HK-1006 - Silver.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Edifice; at lower l. edge S.D. Childs & Co., at lower r. edge Chicago.; below edifice Idaho / Building; above, around World’s Columbian Exposition; beaded border. UNIFACE; beaded border.
HK-211 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Obverse: Within circle, two male figures standing; above, around United We Stand Divided We Fall; outside around, within circles, Commonwealth of Kentucky above...1893 . below; outside, around World’s Columbian Exposition; below Chicago; beaded border.
Reverse: Bearded bust, facing to l.; outside around Columbian Exposition; below S.P. Gross; beaded border.
HK-212 - Copper. Size 24.
Obverse: Male bust part r., world globe in background and spread-winged eagle above; below around, on ribbon, Genoa 1447 Palos 1492 San Salvador 1492 Chicago 1893
Reverse: Ornate design—at upper border are birds in flight; below, 1893 / Commemorating / Maryland’s / Participation in the / World’s Columbian Exposition; below is a shield— all within open wreath composed of tall grass, turtles and birds; at lower border, on surface resembling shore of ocean, Copyright 1893 / By Frank Brown / Governor of Maryland.
NOTE: Variety omits copyright lines.
HK-213 - White Metal. Size 28.
HK-213a - Bronze.
Obverse: Edifice; above around World’s Columbian Exposition; below Michigan Building; around, near bottom border, microscopic Childs Chicago; beaded border.
Reverse: In 12 lines across center, I.M. Weston / Pres. / E.H. Belden / Vice Pres. / J.W. Flynn / Treas. / Peter White / Mrs. J.A. Pond / John T. Rich / Mark W. Stevens / Secy.; outside, around Michigan World’s Fair Board; beaded border.
HK-214 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Image provided by John Dean
Image provided by John Dean
Obverse: Log cabin; above World’s Fair; below cabin to l., microscopic Childs, to r., Chicago; below · 1893 · —all within beaded circle; outside, above Michigan Forestry Exhibit; below * Logging Camp *; beaded border.
Reverse: Huge load of logs drawn r. by team of horses; above Champion load of logs; below 36055 feet weight 144 tons / Drawn by est. of / Thomas Nester; beaded border.
HK-215 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Obverse: Edifice; below Ohio Building, within circle; outside, above around World’s Columbian Exposition; below, around * Chicago Ills. U.S.A. 1893 *
Reverse: Statue; on base Grant / Stanton / Chase / Sherman / Garfield / Sheridan / Ohio’s Heroic Sons; to l. of statue, vertical Mother Ohio; to r. of statue & Her Jewels.
HK-216 - Brass. Size 22.
HK-217 - Aluminum.
Image provided by John Dean
Image provided by John Dean
Obverse: Same as obverse of No. 216
Reverse: 1492 / Wm. Ritchie / Hamilton, Ohio / U.S. Commissioner / 1892
HK-218 - Aluminum. Size 22.
Obverse: World globe with location of Chicago; at lower l., microscopic Murdock; at lower r., Cincinnati; above, around World’s Columbia Exposition; below, around * Chicago, Ills. 1893 *
Reverse: Edifice, within circle; outside above, around Ohio’s Stone & Mineral Exhibit; below at Chicago 92 & 93
HK-219 - Aluminum. Size 22.
LIBERTY HEAD DOLLAR
Obverse: Liberty head, in high relief, facing to l.; below, W.M.— all within circle; stars outside around; below, 1892
Reverse: Scene depicting Landing of Columbus; below, 1492 — all within circle; outside, around Dedicated to the American People in Honor of the 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America; below * United We Stand Divided We Fall *
HK-220 - Bronze. Size 23.
HK-220a - Bronze. Low Relief.
HK-221 - Gilt.
HK-222 - Aluminum.
HK-222a - Aluminum. Low Relief.
SAINT-GAUDENS DOLLAR
Obverse, $2500 prize-winning design by Augustus Saint Gaudens, reverse, $2500 prize-winning design by Charles E. Barber. Struck by U.S. Mint, Philadelphia.
Obverse: Columbus, arms outstretched, facing to l.; behind, three men, over whose heads Plvs Vltra / Christopher / Colvmbvs / Oct. Xli / MCCCCXCII
Reverse: On center rectangle World’s Columbian Exposition / in Commemoration of · the / Four Hundredth Anniversary / of the / Landing of Columbus / MDCCCXCIII / to · / C. Emmerich & Co; torch at each side of rectangle; globe, between seated angels, above; below rectangle, ship.
HK-223 - Copper. Size 24.
Image provided by John Dean
Image provided by John Dean
COLUMBUS BUST DOLLARS
Obverse: Bareheaded bust, facing to r.; on l., around, Columbus; on r., 1492-1892
Reverse: Scene depicting Landing of Columbus; below, Landing of / Columbus
HK-224 - White Metal. Size 24.
HK-224a - Bronze.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Bust, facing to r., within countersunk center area; around, wide border of leaves and berries; below, in border, Columbus
Reverse: In top center, ship; below, Santa Maria / * * * / Columbian / Exposition / Chicago, 1893; branch in lower l. and r. borders.
HK-225 - Pewter. Size 25.
HK-226 - White Metal.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Bust, facing slightly to r., within beaded circle; above around, Christopher Columbus; below, around * 1492 1892 *; beaded border.
Reverse: Edifice; above, around World’s Columbian Exposition; below, around Administration Building; beaded border.
HK-227 - Aluminum. Size 22.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Bust, facing slightly to r.; around Christopher Columbus; below, 1492; under r. shoulder, microscopic OA (unbarred A).
Revese: Aerial view of exposition; above, around The World’s Columbian Exposition; below * 1892 *
HK-228 - Aluminum. Size 23.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Bust, facing slightly to r.; above, Columbian, to l. World’s, to r., Fair; in field above shoulders, 1492 and 1892; below bust, Chicago, U.S.
Reverse: Mining scene, within oval; outside, l., The Miners’; above, Rocky Mountains; r., Bonanza; below, Patent Applied for
HK-229 - Aluminum, oval-shaped. Size 21 x 28.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Bust, facing slightly to l.; to l., in field, Christopher, to r., Columbus - all within circle; outside around, ornamental border of shields; beaded border.
Reverse: Within scroll, Columbus and party in small boat, approaching land; above, around, 400th Anniversary of the Discovery / of America; below, around * 1492 - Oct. - 1892 *; beaded border.
HK-230 - Bronze. Size 24.
HK-230a - White Metal.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Bareheaded bust, facing slightly to l.; above, around Christopher Columbus.
Reverse: Coat of arms; outside around, 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America ** 1492-1892 **; beaded border.
HK-231 - White Metal. Size 25.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obvese: Bust, facing to l.; at l. border, around Christopher; at r. border Columbus; below l. shoulder, microscopic S.H.Q. & S. Phila.; beaded border.
Reverse: Within circle, scene depicting Landing of Columbus, Indians at l.; above, around Columbus Discovering America; below, 1492; beaded border.
HK-232 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Bust, facing to l.; around Christopher Columbus
Reverse: Lord’s Prayer in 15 lines, first curved, others straight; double beaded border.
HK-233 - White Metal. Size 21.
Obverse: Within circle, bearded bust, l.; outside, below * Discoverer 1492 *; outside, above Christopher Columbus
Reverse: Scene, Landing of Columbus, in circle; outside, above 400th Anniversary of the Discovery of America; below * Oct. 12. 1892 *
HK-234 - Bronze. Size 24.
HK-234a - White Metal.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Same as above.
Reverse: Three Exposition buildings, one above the other; outside, around Worlds Fair Buildings Chicago, Ill. . Dec’d. Oct. 12. 1892
HK-235 - White Metal. Size 24.
Obverse: Bearded bust, facing to l.; around Christopher Columbus; below, 1492; beaded border.
Reverse: Same as reverse of No. 234.
HK-236 - White Metal. Size 24.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Male bust, facing slightly to r.; above, around, Christopher Columbus 1492-1893; below bust, around, wreath of leaves and berries.
Reverse: Similar to reverse of No. 171 [five buildings], but different ornamentation between outer circles; also, S D Childs & Co Chicago is missing and border is not beaded.
HK-236a - Aluminum. Size 24.
Image provided by John Dean
Image provided by John Dean
UNIFACE DOLLARS
Obverse: Bearded bust, in ruffed collar, facing to l.; above, around Christopher Columbus; below, around 1492-Chicago, U.S.A.- 1892; beaded border.
UNIFACE.
HK-237 - Brass, reeded edge. Size 22.
Image provided by John Dean
Image provided by John Dean
Obverse: Bareheaded bust [Christopher Columbus] facing to r.; around, closed wreath, within recessed circle; on ribbons across wreath at top, Fair Chicago / Worlds 1893 UNIFACE.
HK-237a - Brass. Hexagonal, size 21 x 21. On lower edge, figure 2.
HK-237b - Lead. Same, but on lower edge, figure 4.
Obverse Full male figure [Columbus] stands facing l., aboard ship; below, to l., 3 sailors; above, around, Christoforo Colombo; below, around, 1492 * 1893 - all within recessed circle; beaded border. UNIFACE.
HK-237c Lead. Hexagonal, size 24 x 24. On lower edge, figure 2.
COLUMBUS STATUE DOLLARS
Obverse: Statue; around 1492 Columbus 1892; below statue Souvenir Medal
Reverse: Ship; above, around Celebrated in Chicago; below ship Oct. 21 - 1892; above, around all, 400 Anniversary of the; below, around * Discovery of America *
HK-238 - Bronze. Size 24.
HK-238a - Aluminum.
HK-238b - White Metal.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Obverse: Statue, within circle; outside, above around World’s Columbian Exposition; below around * Chicago 1892-3. *
Reverse: Horizontal line above center; beneath, edifice; below edifice, 1892; above line, scene depicting Landing of Columbus with date 1492 above.
HK-239 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
FEMALE FIGURE (COLUMBIA?)— LANDING SCENE DOLLAR
Obverse: Full female figure, facing slightly to l., head radiant, holds ribbon aloft with r. hand, her l. hand holding shield; on ribbon, portion of which wound about shield, Columbian Exposition Chicago U.S.A.; on base below shield, 1893; to l. rear, edifice; to r. rear, globe, mounted on tall base; on globe, Our / Field; beaded border.
Reverse: Within circle, scene depicting Landing of Columbus; outside around, Columbus Discovering America; below, 1492; beaded border.
HK-240 - Aluminum. Size 24.
HK-240a - Bronze.
HK-240b - White Metal.
BABY RUTH or TRINITY OF HEROES DOLLAR
Obverse: Baby Ruth, between Mrs. Taft, l., and Taft, r.; above, eagle, seated on streamer which falls around the Tafts; on streamer Of the People and For the People; above eagle Nov. 8, 1892.; below all Baby Ruth; microscopic OA beneath Taft bust; S.D. Childs l. and Chicago r. of Baby Ruth; beaded border.
Reverse: Busts of Washington, top center, Lincoln, l., and Grant, r.; below busts, 1776, 1860 and 1865, respectively; 3 stars on each side Washington bust; below busts Americas Trinity / of / Heroes - all within circle; outside, above around The Worlds Columbian; below around * Souvenir *
HK-241 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
McCORMICK REAPER DOLLAR
TYPE I
Obverse: Within circle, reaper with legend around * Like McCormick Machines This Medal Combines Extreme Lightness with Extreme Strength; outside, around Souvenir of the World’s Columbian Exposition Chicago; below * 1893 *; beaded border.
Reverse: Within circle, male bust part l., with legend The Sun Never Sets on the McCormick; outside, around Cyrus Hall McCormick the Inventor of the Reaper; below * 1831 *; beaded border.
HK-242 - Aluminum. Size 24.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
TYPE II
Obverse: Similar to Type I, but entirely different depiction of reaper; heavier lettering used for inner legend; comma between Machines and This and between Exposition and Chicago
Reverse: Bust similar to that of Type I, but OA added under l. shoulder; below bust, S.D. Childs, Chicago
HK-243 - Aluminum. Size 24.
BOARD OF LADY MANAGERS DOLLAR
Obverse: Female bust, facing to r., fan-shaped ornamentation in background; to l. of bust, vertical Mrs. Potter; to r., Palmer; at lower l. border, Childs; at lower r. border, Chicago; beaded border.
Reverse: Within horseshoe-shaped wreath, open at top, Board of Lady Managers; above, President; below, around, World’s Columbian Exposition; beaded border.
HK-243a - Aluminum. Size 24.
DIRECTOR-GENERAL DOLLAR
Obverse: Bearded bust, facing to r.; above, around, Colonel Geo. R. Davis.; near border at l., microscopic Childs Chicago; beaded border.
Reverse: Within horseshoe-shaped wreath, open at top, Director / General; outside, below, around, World’s Columbian Exposition; beaded border.
HK-243b - Aluminum. Size 24.
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
Image provided by Marty Kuklinski. From the Lada Collection
