1905 Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition
Portland, Oregon
On the 100th anniversary of the Corps of Discovery's exploration by Lewis and Clark in 1804 & 1805 of the Louisiana Purchase Territory and their sighting of the Pacific Ocean, Portland hosted this exposition. Farrah Zerby landed the contract to sell the U.S. commemorative gold dollars and promptly engaged in a new marketing scheme similar to that of the 1904 St. Louis Exposition, including producing two fractional gold pieces. 18 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 14:
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Official Medal
1905 · SH 14-1 S · HK-325 · Silver
In the arms of Lady America, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark sight the Pacific…
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Official Medal
1905 · SH 14-1 GP · HK-326 · Gold-Plated
In the arms of Lady America, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark sight the Pacific…
Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition Official Medal
1905 · SH 14-1 BZ · HK-327 · Bronze
In the arms of Lady America, Captains Meriwether Lewis and William Clark sight the Pacific…
Lewis and Clark 34mm
1905 · SH 14-3 ASP · Antiqued Silver-Plate
Captain Meriwether Lewis and Captain William Clark grace this unofficial medal struck by Joseph Mayer…
