Reference | HK-429 SH 19-1 SP |
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Date | 1915 |
Grade | XF |
Price | $85.00 |
Item # | 4812 |
Metal | Silver-Plated |
Although graded XF, this particular medal has some interesting silver-plated patches on the reverse, with traces of silver-plating on the obverse perimeter. Official Medal from the 1915 Panama-California Exposition held in San Diego, California. Engraved by Charles E. Barber, the obverse features a full figured cartoon characterization of Uncle Sam in striped pants, coat tails, stars on vest and top hat. In the background behind Uncle Sam is North and Central America, the handle of the shovel lies where the Panama Canal was dug. The reverse features the ship S.S. Ancon passing through the Panama canal dated August 15, 1914.