Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition Official Medal

1909 · SH 16-1 GPBZ · HK-356

Reference SH 16-1 GPBZ
HK-356
Date 1909
Metal Gold-Plated Bronze
Weight
Diameter 32 mm
Designed By George T. Morgan
Engraved By
Minted By
Rarity R-7
Orientation

The exposition and official medal were designed to promote the “enormous value of Alaska” and the “greatness” of Seattle’s sea port. U.S. Mint die engraver, George T. Morgan, designed the official medal based on Adelaide Hanscomb’s official logo for the exposition and the Seattle City seal. The medals were struck at the exposition by the U.S. Mint and sold through Joseph Mayer & Brothers of Seattle.

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1909 Alaska-Yukon-Pacific Exposition


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