1882 National Mining and Industrial Exposition
Denver, Colorado
Planning began at the end of 1880 with a proposal for a permanent mining exposition grounds that would become a grand museum. The Director of the Denver Mint agreed to accept the position of Acting President to raise the stature of the endeavor.
So-Called Dollars Category SH 3-31:
National Mining & Industrial Exposition Official Medal
1882 · SH 3-31 · White Metal
The primary three-story exposition building depicted on the obverse was built in the shape of…