CORBETT-FITZSIMMONS BOXING BOUT
1897
CARSON CITY, NV
Medals commemorate world's heavyweight championship bout held March 17, 1897 when 167-pound Bob Fitzsimmons won title by knockout over James J. Corbett in 14 rounds. Former held championship until June 9, 1899, losing to James J. Jeffries by 11 round knockout at Coney Island, NY. Acknowledged as one of all-time great professional pugilists, Fitzsimmons had won middleweight title in 1891, voluntarily relinquishing it to fight Corbett; still later, won light heavyweight championship in 1903.
TYPE I, CORBETT DOLLAR
Photos courtesy of Fred Holabird
Obv. Male bust facing r.; below Jas. J. Corbett; 6 stars around in l. border; 7 stars around in r. border; beaded border.
Rev. Within open wreath of leaves and berries, tied at bottom with ribbon, For the / Championship / of the / World. / Carson City / Nev. / March 17, / 1897.; outside, above around * Souvenir *; below around Corbett-Fitzsimmons Contest
HK-276 Brass. 33mm.
TYPE II, FITZSIMMONS DOLLAR
Photos courtesy of Fred Holabird
Obv. Similar to obverse of No. 276 [Male bust facing r.], except bust is that of Fitzsimmons; below Robt. Fitzsimmons; beaded border.
Rev. Same as reverse of No. 276 [For the Championship...].
HK-277 Brass. 33mm.
HK-274 to HK-275a HK-278 to HK-279a