SAINT GAUDEN’ COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL
ggggAINT GAUDENS’ COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL
AWARD MEDAL, 1893. Eglit 90; Baxter 87; Marqusee 348. 76.3mm. Bronze.
Augustus Saint Gaudens (Obv.) & Charles Barber (Rev.)
Reverse side of medal shown below: Barber’s reverse design features a large central cartouche with a six line commemorative inscription. Above is a globe flanked by two semi-nude females, and at bottom, a view of a sailing ship,. The cartouche is flanked by torches to either side.
SAINT GAUDEN’ COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL
ggggAINT GAUDENS’ COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL
AWARD MEDAL, 1893. Eglit 90; Baxter 87; Marqusee 348. 76.3mm. Bronze.
Augustus Saint Gaudens (Obv.) & Charles Barber (Rev.)
The medal below is the same as above but it is gilt finish rather than bronze. Not sure why, maybe this was used for the gold medal winner.
SAINT GAUDEN’ COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL
ggggAINT GAUDENS’ COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION OFFICIAL
AWARD MEDAL, 1893. Eglit 90; Baxter 87; Marqusee 348. 76.3mm. Bronze.
Augustus Saint Gaudens (Obv.) & Charles Barber (Rev.)
A great site showing all 1893 medals and elongated coins visit www.socalleddollars.com/Events/Worlds_Columbian_Expo.html