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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".
The reverse vignette depicts seated Liberty next to a standing Indian princess. Waves overlap the deck of a barge or pier on lake Michigan, supporting the two figures. The princess points to the horizon, where the Nina, Pinta, and the Santa Maria can be made out. Seated Liberty's outstretched arm directs us to the present, to a scaled-down exposition symbolizing the great changes that have come with the last 400 years.

50mm diameter

Eglit. #55

 

$249.00

 

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.
Patches of blue/pink patina show around obverse bust, and among sun rays on reverse.
This medal has been beautifully preserved. There are no hairline scratches, no dings, or distractions, and it should grade AU/UNC.

From Italy, a deeply 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.

60mm

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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