Collection Highlights
Bank of Newburgh Bank Notes
Date:
1823-1824
Object Number:
PR.221.3
Medium:
Engraving
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Medal
Object Number:
2008.42.68
Date:
1892-1893
Medium:
White metal
Dimensions:
diameter: 37.8mm (1 1/2 in.)
Description:
White metal struck medal with obverse showing left-facing bearded bust-length portrait of Columbus with laurel wreath; legend "CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS/ 1492." Reverse shows three buildings; legend: "WORLDS FAIR BUILDINGS CHICAGO, ILL./ DECD OCT. 21. 1892."
Credit Line:
Gift of the Naval History Society, 1925
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
