1892-1893 World's Columbian Exposition Rome Medal. Bronze. 91 mm. By C. Orsini and G.B. Millefiori. Eglit-102, Rulau X-14, Baker-K378. MS-64 BN (NGC).
Obv: Roundels with heads of Washington and Columbus facing and an American eagle above. Rev. Standing draped Liberty with bird's-eye view of exposition grounds. Handsome mahogany-brown patina blankets both sides of this satiny and overall smooth near-Gem. This is another somewhat rare large-diameter medal relating to the second world's fair in American history.
From the Howard B. Teich Collection.
Price realized | 700 USD |
Starting price | 1 USD |
Estimate | 1'000 USD |