1888 Ohio Valley and Central States Centennial
Cincinnati, Ohio
Cincinnati traces its history to the first settlement on the banks of the Ohio River in 1788. As it grew rapidly, the city earned the curious name, “Mother of Expositions.“ Its strategic location on the river led to its early industrialization, and the First Merchants Institute Fair was held in 1838. The U.S. Government mounted their own displays minus the U.S. Mint, but local die sinking firms and medal artists made up for the Mint’s absence. Five so-called dollars were struck in various compositions for this exposition. The details are cataloged in my 2023 book So-Called Dollars Volume I: United States Expositions. Click on the “View All” link below to see them.
So-Called Dollars Category SH 5:
Ohio Valley Exposition George Washington
1888 · HK-146 · White Metal
The Ohio Valley and Central States Centennial Exposition which ran for 100 days was held…
Ohio Valley and Central States Exposition Official Medal
1888 · SH 5-1 BZ · HK-147A · Bronze
A view of the exposition grounds on the obverse, a wreath and legend on the…
