United States Cristoforo Colombo Medal 1892 UNIQUE
1892 World's Columbian Exposition. Cristoforo Colombo Medal. Silver, 102 mm. 465,45 gms. The only known piece in this weight in Silver. By Luigi Pogliaghi (designer) and Angelo Cappucio (engraver). Eglit-106, Rulau-B10. Mint State. Known as the Stefano Johnson medals for the firm that produced them in Milan, Italy, this medal in its three sizes and various metallic compositions, is generally regarded as the most beautiful of all Columbian medals.