Laughing Bear / Water-Nymphs

1915 · SH 18-9 GP · HK-417

Reference SH 18-9 GP
HK-417
Date 1915
Metal Gold-Plated
Weight
Diameter 37 mm
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Engraved By
Minted By
Rarity R-7
Orientation

A fascinating design with a scantily clad female overlooking the exposition grounds. A grizzly bear with a big smile is next to the female. Microscopic signature SA at lower left edge. On the reverse two water-nymphs, one in the Pacific Ocean and the other in the Atlantic Ocean, pass a wreath through the newly created Panama Canal.

Category

1915 Panama-Pacific International Exposition