New York Crystal Palace Official Medal

1853 · SH 1-1 BS · HK-5

Reference	SH 1-1 BS HK-5
Date	1853
Metal	Brass
Weight	38.31 g
Diameter	45.2 mm
Designed By	Carstensen & Gildemeister
Engraved By	C. Stubenrauch
Minted By
Rarity	R-9
Orientation

Struck for the first “International” Exposition held in the United States, hosted in New York City. A Crystal Palace, similar to London’s 1851 Crystal Palace Exhibition, was built to exhibit and house the industry of all nations for comparison, competition, instruction, and encouragement. Secretary of War Jefferson Davis attended the opening ceremonies. P.T. Barnum was elected president to help make it a success. The structure was destroyed by fire in 1858 and never rebuilt. Engraved and signed by Charles Stubenrauch.