Attractive 1933 Century of Progress Expo “Hall of Science” brass medal from the Chicago World’s Fair, certified NGC MS63. This 31mm medal features bold Art Deco-era design elements and strong architectural imagery tied to one of the most iconic American expositions of the 20th century.
The obverse displays the futuristic “Century of Progress” motif with strong period styling, while the reverse depicts the Hall of Science building from the Chicago exposition grounds. The medal retains pleasing original brass-gold coloration with light mellowing and soft vintage patina throughout.
The surfaces show moderate contact marks and light friction consistent with the assigned MS63 grade, but the overall eye appeal is solid with strong detail remaining in the central design elements. The originality is a positive here — many surviving expo medals have been overly cleaned or brightened.
This piece has excellent crossover appeal among:
The Hall of Science design is one of the more visually interesting Century of Progress medal types and tends to perform better than generic souvenir pieces.
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