New York Crystal Palace Official Medal
1853 · SH 1-1 BS · HK-5
| Reference | SH 1-1 BS HK-5 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1853 |
| Metal | Brass |
| Weight | 38.31 g |
| Diameter | 45.2 mm |
| Designed By | Carstensen & Gildemeister |
| Engraved By | C. Stubenrauch |
| Minted By | |
| Rarity | R-9 |
| Orientation |
Struck for the first “International” Exposition held in the United States, hosted in New York City. A Crystal Palace, similar to London’s 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition, was built to exhibit and house the industry of all nations for comparison, competition, instruction, and encouragement. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis attended the opening ceremonies. P.T. Barnum was elected president to help make it a success. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1858 and never rebuilt. Engraved and signed by Charles Stubenrauch.
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HK-5 1853 New York Crystal Palace Official SCD
Sold · 1853 · NGC MS 62 BN
Struck for the first “International” Exposition held in the United States, hosted in New York…