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At three and one-half inches across, this mahogany-hued
"Discovery" medal is the heavyweight winner of Columbian medals
and medallions. The profile of Liberty on the Obverse, and a vignette
of Columbus' landing on the reverse are carved in high relief. It weighs
just over nine ounces and feels more like a mini track-in-field "discus",
than a medal. A German firm, Wilhelm Mayer, designed the medal, and
the initials "WM" can be seen at the base of Liberty's neck. A number of very small darker spots are seen in the field, along with minor scratching. Size and condition make this Discovery medal one of the rarest and most distinctive of any struck for the exposition. Eglit# 101 $600.00 |
(shown actual size) The reverse portrays Columbus' landing on San Salvador. He plants the Spanish flag, as the obligatory figures of awe-struck Indians peer from behind trees and bow in reverence at the arrival of the Europeans. The overall grade of the medal is EF/AU with only slight wear showing on the highest points of the design, such as the hat at Columbus' feet on the reverse, and on the cloak of the man standing next to him. |
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Wreathed, then dotted, then worded bands surround the
obverse bust of the young Columbus unfurling a world map. The outside
ring reads: "Christoper Columbus" along the top; "Born
1456", "Died 1506"' along the bottom. Very few medals
are struck with these statistics, most listing "1492-1893". 50mm diameter Eglit. #55
$249.00
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More ships and people are arriving in
the foreground, along lake Michigan's shore. The tops of the Government,
or Administration, building and what looks like the Horticultural
building, can be seen, behind the soaring white columns, and the Great
Basin water feature that greeted fairgoers as they entered the grounds. |
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sculpted medallion in white bronze. The finish has a smooth, silver tone,
and both sides are rich in detail. A bust of Columbus occupies the center
of the obverse. An Indian princess on the left reaches over the bust,
joining hands with Liberty. On the reverse, cherubs representing science,
commerce, and agriculture hover around an angelic personification of America.
Beneath, Indians cower in the radiance surrounding the figures above.
Far below, the Exposition stretches to the rising dawn, the U.S. Government
building shining at the center of the sun.
In or around 1891, the Italian government invited all
artists to submit designs for a medallion to be struck celebrating the
400th anniversary of Columbus' discovery. The design on this medallion
was the winner, by artist Ludovico Pogliaghi, known for his towering
bronze central portals for the Milan Cathedral, and engraved by A. Cappucio. Eglit #105, white bronze $400.00 |
Slight wear can be seen on the highest details. Light tarnishing shows in small patches on both sides. The obverse field has several light scratches, and there are minor dings on the inner circle at twelve and one o'clock. Also, two minor dings around one o'clock the reverse inner circle. It's gorgeous. |
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