Summary

Medal for the Chicago World Fair, United States of America, 1893.

Obverse Description

At the centre, within a circle, a draped bust facing three-quarters left; around, CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS; around all, MEMENTO OF THE WORLD'S FAIR CHICAGO 1893.

Reverse Description

A winged Victory attended by cupids who bear a torch and cornucopia, flying above American Indians with weapons who lie on the ground looking up; in field at left the sun rises over the exhibition building; above, MDCCCXCII; below, MCCCCXCIII

Edge Description

The edge is plain

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