1893 World's Columbian Exposition
Chicago, Illinois
The 1893 Chicago World’s Columbian exposition was the ultimate showcase for many new inventions and marvels of the late 19th century. By the time the fair closed on October 30, 1893, a quarter of U.S. population had walked through with gates, over 27,500 people. The Fair encompassed, almost 700 acres of influential architecture, wonderful exhibits and novel entertainment. It was an awe-inspiring site. 181 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 6:
Worlds Columbian Exposition St. Gaudens
1893 · HK-223
The obverse portrays a smaller version of the Official Award Medal engraved by Augustus Saint…
Worlds Columbian Exposition Official Medal Large Letters
1893 · HK-154
This is the official medal from the Columbian Exposition held to commemorate the 400th anniversary…
Worlds Columbian Exposition Official Medal Small Letters
1893 · HK-155
Official medal from the Columbian Exposition held to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Columbus’s…
World’s Columbian Exposition Standing Female/Manufacturers Building
1893 · HK-206 · Aluminum
On the obverse is a standing female, perhaps inviting everyone to come to Chicago and…
World’s Columbian Exposition Liberty Head Dollar
1893 · HK-221 · Gilt
This beautiful medal which is similar to the bust of a Morgan dollar was struck…