Christopher Columbus World's Exposition Medal w/Box
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CAPPUCCIO, Angelo: USA, 1893, Bronze, 59 mm
Obv: Bust of Columbus (l) surrounded by an Indian and female figure. Eagle below. Globe above. CHRISTOFORO COLUMBO
Rev: Civilization surrounded by Genii. Below, an Indian warrior. To the left, coastline of America with the capitol at Washington in the distance. Around the edge, coats of arms of all the states. Ref: Eglit 47/107; Weiss BW808 Comes with original box that is in fair condition. This medal, one of several issued for the fourth centenary of Columbus, was designed by Ludovico Pogliaghi, engraved by Angelo Cappuccio and struck by Stefano Johnson in Milan, Italy. It is a reduced copy of a larger 102 mm medal of similar design. Suggested bid $250
Obv: Bust of Columbus (l) surrounded by an Indian and female figure. Eagle below. Globe above. CHRISTOFORO COLUMBO
Rev: Civilization surrounded by Genii. Below, an Indian warrior. To the left, coastline of America with the capitol at Washington in the distance. Around the edge, coats of arms of all the states. Ref: Eglit 47/107; Weiss BW808 Comes with original box that is in fair condition. This medal, one of several issued for the fourth centenary of Columbus, was designed by Ludovico Pogliaghi, engraved by Angelo Cappuccio and struck by Stefano Johnson in Milan, Italy. It is a reduced copy of a larger 102 mm medal of similar design. Suggested bid $250
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