1893 Columbian Exposition Columbus Medal – Chicago – Bronze 59mm

Condition:
AU Details (Ungraded)

Description:
A full-size bronze commemorative medal issued for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, honoring Christopher Columbus. Struck in bronze at approximately 59 mm and 94 grams, this historic medal was produced as a souvenir of the fair and remains a highly collectible piece of American exposition history.

Obverse: Bust of Christopher Columbus facing left, surrounded by the legend MEMENTO OF THE WORLD’S FAIR / CHICAGO 1893.

Reverse: Allegorical female figure representing America, accompanied by symbolic figures and imagery associated with exploration and the New World.

Diameter: ~59 mm (see photo)
Weight: ~94 g (per scale measurement; see photo)
Metal: Bronze
Edge: Plain

Condition Notes:
This medal retains strong detail on both obverse and reverse, with clear definition in Columbus’s portrait and the intricate allegorical reverse. Surfaces display a natural bronze patina with pleasing eye appeal under angled light. Light high-point rub and a few minor contact marks consistent with age. No visible corrosion or rim damage.

The exact item shown is the one you will receive. The images are part of the description and accurately represent the medal’s condition. Please review all photos carefully for condition details.

Collectibility:
The Columbian Exposition of 1893 marked the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s voyage and became one of the most significant World’s Fairs in history. Medals like this were cherished souvenirs at the time and now serve as tangible artifacts of the event’s cultural and historical impact. Large-format examples of this size are especially desirable for display and collection.

Shipping:
Your medal will be packaged securely in a protective holder such as a capsule, archival-quality flip, or other suitable container to prevent movement and abrasion during transit. Coins are never taped, rubber banded, or subjected to pressure. Any paper used will be acid-free tissue to avoid chemical damage over time. The package will then be padded and boxed or mailed in a sturdy mailer to ensure safe arrival. Ships via USPS or UPS.

International Buyers:
Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility.

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