1880 Inter-State Industrial Exposition Official SCD
1880 · SH 3-31
| Reference | SH 3-31 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1880 |
| Metal | |
| Weight | 14.1 g |
| Diameter | 35.54 mm |
| Designed By | |
| Engraved By | |
| Minted By | |
| Rarity | R-8 |
| Orientation |
A perspective view of the Inter-state Exposition Building with INTER-STATE INDUSTRIAL EXPOSITION OF CHICAGO on the obverse. Microscopic signature R.A. MEYER & SON at lower right at the base of the building. Rudolf A. Meyer was a Chicago engraving firm. The 1873 die, SH 1-11, has been reengraved with the date 1880 for this exposition. The reverse features an American eagle with outstretched wings; IN GOD WE TRUST is in the ribbon above, SCIENCE, ART, INDUSTRY, and AGRICULTURE surrounding.