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SILVER SC$1 1904 MO HK-299 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL HENDERSHOTT 30-190 |
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL
SILVER SO-CALLED DOLLAR HK-299
HENDERSHOTT 30-190,
PCGS MS62
PCGS Certification #49314472
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver
Diameter: 33 mm
Manufacturer: United States Mint (Coined in the U.S. Government Building at the 1904 St. Louis World Fair)
Rarity: R4
OBVERSE DESIGN
The Central design element of the obverse is conjoint busts of the French Emperor Napoleon and U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Inscriptions are: "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION" and "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR "
REVERSE DESIGN
The Central design element of the reverse is a high relief contour map of the United States. The Louisiana Purchase is highlighted on the map and there is a radiating star designates St. Louis MO the site for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Inscriptions above the map read: " LOUISIANA TERRITORY", "1803", "1,000,000 SQUARE MILES"' and "$15,000,000." Inscriptions below the map read: "St. LOUIS 1904"
Souvenir medals were minted daily by the United States Mint in the U.S. Government building, on a coining press brought from Philadelphia. The medals, which were struck in seven different compositions, were very popular with the visitors to the fair. About 100,000 Official Souvenir Medals were sold at the exposition, most of which were in bronze.
Each medal came in an 2" x 2" paper official souvenir medal envelope (Hendershott 20-210). Printed on the envelope in blue ink was the following statements: " Charles S. Muir has the right to coin the official Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, in the U.S. Government Building on the Exposition grounds. D.R. Francis President"
Below that was a second statement reading: "The Official Souvenir Medal in this envelope was coined by the U.S. Mint machinery in operation in the U.S. Government Building, St. Louis, 1904."
This example has pleasing luster with some splashes of electric neon toning near the rims.
Pedigree: Ex. Dr. Greg Pineda Collection
PCGS Population: 4 (October 5, 2024)
PCGS Population Higher: 9 (October 5, 2024)
Purchased from Lyn Knight Auctions in their August 29, 2024 Selections from the Dr. Greg Pineda & Neil Shafer Collections of the Philippines Auction, Lot #126452
Holder Type: PCGS Gold Shield
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YELLOW BRONZE SC$1 1904 MO HK-302 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL HENDERSHOTT 30-200 |
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL
YELLOW BRONZE SO-CALLED DOLLAR HK-302
HENDERSHOTT 30-200,
PCGS MS65
PCGS Certification #49314473
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Yellow Bronze
Diameter: 33 mm
Manufacturer: United States Mint (Coined in the U.S. Government Building at the 1904 St. Louis World Fair)
Rarity: R4
OBVERSE DESIGN
The Central design element of the obverse is conjoint busts of the French Emperor Napoleon and U.S. President Thomas Jefferson. Inscriptions are: "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION" and "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR "
REVERSE DESIGN
The Central design element of the reverse is a high relief contour map of the United States. The Louisiana Purchase is highlighted on the map and there is a radiating star designates St. Louis MO the site for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Inscriptions above the map read: " LOUISIANA TERRITORY", "1803", "1,000,000 SQUARE MILES"' and "$15,000,000." Inscriptions below the map read: "St. LOUIS 1904"
Souvenir medals were minted daily by the United States Mint in the U.S. Government building, on a coining press brought from Philadelphia. The medals, which were struck in seven different compositions, were very popular with the visitors to the fair. About 100,000 Official Souvenir Medals were sold at the exposition, most of which were in bronze.
Each medal came in an 2" x 2" paper official souvenir medal envelope (Hendershott 20-210). Printed on the envelope in blue ink was the following statements: " Charles S. Muir has the right to coin the official Medal of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, in the U.S. Government Building on the Exposition grounds. D.R. Francis President"
Below that was a second statement reading: "The Official Souvenir Medal in this envelope was coined by the U.S. Mint machinery in operation in the U.S. Government Building, St. Louis, 1904."
This attractive GEM is fully original with flashy yellow luster. It is one of the PCGS Plate coins for the HK-302 variety.
Pedigree: Ex. Dr. Greg Pineda Collection
PCGS Population: 6 (October 5, 2024)
PCGS POpulation Higher: 3 (October 5, 2024)
Purchased from Lyn Knight Auctions in their August 29, 2024 Selections from the Dr. Greg Pineda & Neil Shafer Collections of the Philippines Auction, Lot #126454
Holder Type: PCGS Gold Shield
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1896-1897 Luzon Campaign Medal |
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Philippines PHILIPPINES UNDER SPANISH SOVEREIGNTY |
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BRONZE 1896 - 1897 LUZON CAMPAIGN MEDAL Honeycutt-52; Basso-809 |
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1886 - 1887 LUZON CAMPAIGN MEDAL
PCGS MS62
Honeycutt (Second Edition) H-53
Honeycutt (4th Edition) H-52
Basso-809
Perez-Guerra-773 Ac
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Castells (The Castells House)
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 34 mm
Thickness: 3 mm
Weight: 21.13 grams
This medal was created by the authority of a royal decree on January 26, 1898. It was created to commemorate the excellent services rendered by the loyal volunteers in the campaigns of the luzon Archipelago. These medals were not given outright by the Spanish government, but only the award certificates as evidenced by a "notification document." These documents were awarded to the soldier who could then go to a medal manufacturer and purchase the medal. Medals sold either without a loop or with a loop suspended from a yellow and red ribbon. At least three different manufactures made the medals. Honeycutt 4th edition lists the three major manufactures as "Castells", "Medina", and "E. Pastells". Each of these variants differ slightly on the diameter and thickness of the planchet. The obverse of the three variants differ in the size of King Alfonso's bust, Alfonso's hair style, and the number of points on the star. The reverse of the three variants differ in font type and size, the presence or absence of a star, and manufactures signature. This specimen of the Luzon Campaign Medal (Honeycutt H-52) was manufactured by "Castells" the most famous amongst the three major medal manufacturers.
Although some reference books state that this award was issued to Filipino volunteers who fought alongside the Spaniards against the Americans during the Luzon Campaign of the Spanish American War I doubt that this is correct as that would be inconsistent with both the date of the royal decree of January 26, 1898, and the 1896 - 1897 date on the medal, both of which predate the Spanish American War. Since the United States did not declare War on Spain until April 24, 1898 and the first U.S. ground troops did not arrive in the Philippines until June 30, 1898 I believe that it is far more likely that this award was issued to Filipino volunteers who fought alongside Spanish regulars against Filipino insurgents during the Philippine Katipunan (KKK) Revolution of 1896 - 1897.
OBVERSE
In the center of the obverse is a bust of King Alfonso XIII facing the right. The bust measures 14 x 20 mm and depicts the young king as he appeared in 1891 at the age of five. Around the bust is the inscription "A Los Leales Voluntarios De Filipinas" which translates as "To Loyal Volunteers of the Philippines". Below the bust is a 5-Point Star.
REVERSE
Inscriptions read:"Campana / De / Luzon / 1896 - 1897". This translates as "Luzon Campaign, 1896 - 1897". The manufacturer's signature "Castells" is inscribed at the lower right.
Purchased June 20, 2024. Purchased in Heritage Auction's 2024 June 19-21 HKINF World & Ancient Coins Platinum Session & Signature Auction - Hong Kong #3117, Session 3, Lot #32494.
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Copper Medal Celebrating Admiral Dewey's- Victory in the Battle of Manila Bay, Honeycutt 57, Honeycutt Plate 2nd Edition |
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COPPER UNDATED PHILIPPINE HONEYCUTT-57 ADMIRAL DEWEY-MANILA BAY HONEYCUTT PLATE 2ND ED. |
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ADMIRAL DEWEY-MANILA BAY MEDAL
Honeycutt-57 (2nd Edition) Honeycutt-55-9 (Third Edition)
Honeycutt Plate Medal
Diameter: 30 mm
Composition: Copper
OBVERSE
Bust of Admiral George Dewey facing left
REVERSE
The reverse features a surprisingly accurate depiction of the Battle of Manila Bay. The American Far East Squadron can be seen steaming in line of battle formation in the upper portion of the medal. The lower portion of the medal depicts the Spanish Pacific Fleet fighting from their anchored position close in to shore, and the Spanish Costal Artillery batteries.
NGC MS62 BN
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Copper Medal FROM OLYMPIA TO OLYMPIA |
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46mm (1899) COPPER FROM OLYMPIA TO OLYMPIA |
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1899 FROM OLYMPIA TO OLYMPIA
Composition: Copper
Diameter: 46mm
Thickness: 3mm
This beautiful medal was issued to correspond with the presentation of a Bronze tablet from the citizens of Olympia Washington to the USFS Olympia upon her return from the Spanish American War.
In a special ceremony conducted on September 29, 1899 the massive bronze tablet, four feet high and three hundred pounds in weight, was mounted on the forward turret of the Protected Cruiser Olympia immediately between its two great guns- a tribute "From Olympia to Olympia". The plaque was designed by a young American sculptor, Paul Winters Morris, under the supervision and guidance of his mentor Daniel Chester French. The central portion of the tablet depicts Victory in flowing robes, bearing in her outstretched hands a scroll across which is inscribed Dewey's historic command, "GRIDLEY, YOU MAY FIRE WHEN READY" Below the scroll in six straight lines divided by the figure of Victory is the inscription; "FROM THE CITIZENS OF OLYMPIA AND STATE OF WASHINGTON GREETINGS OF OLYMPIA TO HER NAMESAKE MDCCC XCVIII"
To commemorate the dedication of that tablet a bronze medal was struck bearing on its obverse a replica of the original plaque and on its reverse a likeness of Admiral Dewey and an impression of the Flagship Olympia.
Reference: "From Olympia To Olympia" by William Dewey in THE NUMISMATIST, January, 1946 pages 6 - 7.
Encapsulated on 10/21/2019
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Bronze Medal Struck from the Propeller of the U.S.S. Olympia, Honeycutt 58a. Honeycutt Plate 2nd Edition |
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BRONZE (1960'S) PHILIPPINE HONEYCUTT-58a U.S.S. OLYMPIA-MANILA BAY HONEYCUTT PLATE 2ND ED. |
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Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 75.50 mm (2.9725 inches)
Thickness: 5.30 mm (.210 inch)
Weight: 189 grams (6.6668 oz.)
This beautiful medal is an historic artifact of the Battle of Manila Bay. By the 1960's the U.S.S. Olympia, Admiral Dewey's Flagship during the great navel battle, was desperately in need of repairs and restoration. In order to fund the Olympia's restoration the Cruiser Olympia Association had one of the Olympia's Bronze propellers melted and struck into commemorative medals which were sold to the general public. The medals were struck in two sizes, the large 75.5 mm medal depicted here and a much more common 31mm medal utilizing the same design.
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VERY RARE 1899 BRASS
MALOS CONSTITUTION PROCLAMATION MEDAL |
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PHILIPPINE MEDALS MALOLOS REPUBLIC |
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BRASS 1899-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-62 MALOLOS CONSTITUTION PROCLAMATION |
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MALOLOS CONSTITUTION PROCLAMATION MEDAL
Honeycutt-62
Composition: Brass
Diameter: 28mm
Obverse: Bust of General Emilo Aguinaldo (President of the Philippine Republic) in center. Inscriptions: "REPUBLICA FILIPINA/PROCLAMATA ENERO/18 MALOLOS 99"
Reverse: "LOS HERUES FILIPINA" inside wreath.
During the Spanish American War of 1898 the Philippine Revolutionary Forces (who had been in rebellion against a tyrannical Spanish government since 1896) fought as allies of the United States. When Spain was defeated our Filipino allies fully expected that they would be granted full independence. Anticipating this event they convened a congress in the municipality of Malolos to adopt a constitution. This VERY RARE Proclamation Medal was issued to commemorate the ratification of the Malolos Constitution which established the first Philippine Republic on January 21, 1899. When it was learned that the Treaty of Paris (February 1899) which ended the Spanish American War ceded sovereignty over the Philippines from Spain to the United States the Philippine Republic declared War on the United States igniting the Philippine American War of 1899 - 1902.
Purchased RAW from Cookie Jar Collectibles in Philippine Mail Bid Sale XXII, Lot #988 (March 31, 2019)
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION OFFICIAL SOUVENIR MEDAL(So-Called Dollar) HK-301, SH 13-1, R-6, Copper |
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United States - 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Souvenir Medal |
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COPPER SO-CALLED DOLLAR, HK-301, SH 13-1 CU, Hendershott 30-150 |
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1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition Official Souvenir Medal
SO-CALLED DOLLAR
HK-301, SH 13-1 CU, Hendershott 30-150
Manafactorer: United States Mint
PCGS MS-64 BN
PCGS Certification Number: 36067408
Composition: Copper
Rarity-6
This is the Official Medal from the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition held in St. Louis, Missouri. The obverse features the busts of Jefferson and Napoleon. The reverse features a relief map of the U.S. with a star marking the location of St. Louis, MO. This medal was struck in several metals at the U.S.Mint Exhibit at the exposition and sold as a souvenir in 1904. The Official St. Louis World's Fair Medal is rather common in other medals, but quite Rare in Copper.
OBVERSE
Busts of Napoleon and Thomas Jefferson. Inscriptions read: "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION", "OFFICIAL SOUVENIR"
REVERSE
Relief Map of the United States with the boundaries of the Louisiana Purchase highlighted and a star for the location of St. Louis MO. Inscriptions read: "LOUISIANA TERRITORY", "1803", "1,000,000 SQUARE MILES", "$15,000,000", and "ST. LOUIS 1904".
Holder: PCGS Gold Shield
PCGS Population: 1/0 (9/27/2023)
Purchased in Stack's Bowers September 2023 Tokens & Medals Collectors Choice Online Auction, Lot # 70135.
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1904 PHILIPPINE MEDAL OF HONOR LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO HONEYCUTT-71
Henderschott 30-420 |
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LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION - HENDERSHOTT |
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GiILT BRONZE 37mm 1904 MO H-30-420 MEDAL OF HONOR, BRONZE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO HONEYCUTT-71 |
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1904 LOUSIANA PURCHASE EXPO GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILLIPPINE ISLANDS MEDAL OF HONOR
NGC Certification # 4922178-002
Grade AU Details - Mount Removed
Diameter: 38mm
Composition: Gilt Bronze
Catalog Numbers: Hendershott-30-420 and Honeycutt-71
Obverse: Seal of the Government of the Philippine Islands in center. Inscribed around the circumference: MEDAL .OF . HONOR / 1904 .
Reverse: Inscribed in center: TO/ space for engraving name of recipient/FOR MERIT/ WORLD'S FAIR ST. LOUIS U.S.A. inscribed around circumference: GOVERNMENT OF THE PHILLIPPINE ISLANDS
This very rare medal was presented to individuals that performed exceptional service to the Philippine Exhibit at the 1904 St. Louis World's Fair. Typical recipients were municipal mayors, tribal chiefs, high level officials of the Government of the Philippine Islands, officers of the Philippine Constabulary, and officers of the Philippine Scouts (the Philippine Division of the United States Army). The Medal of Honor was issued in three award levels Bronze, Silver (Silvered Bronze) and Gold (Gilt Bronze). The Gilt Bronze Medal was the highest of the three award levels for this medal.
Purchased Raw from Cookie Jar Collectibles in Philippine Mail Bid Sale XXII, Lot # 989
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT BRONZE AWARD MEDAL Ex. Dr. Roger R. McFadden |
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LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION - HENDERSHOTT |
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BRONZE 1904 MO H-30-41 PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO Honeycutt-70c Ex. Dr. Roger R. McFadden |
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1904 MO H-30-41 PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO BRONZE AWARD MEDAL
Honeycutt-70c
Ex. Dr. Roger R. McFadden
NGC AU55 - Certification #6271873-001
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Bronze
Weight:102.29 grams
Shape: Round
Diameter: 64 mm
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Manufacturer: U.S. Philadelphia Mint
Mintage: 975
Catalog Numbers: Hendershott H-30-41, & Honeycutt-70c
NGC Population: 1/2 (2/08/2022)
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION REGULAR AWARD MEDALS
The award medals for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition were designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (designer of the Mercury Dime and Liberty Walking Half Dollar) and struck in Bronze by the United States Mint at Philadelphia. Award Medals were produced in four different award levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize." Each award level was struck in a different shape; round for the "Bronze Medal", square for the "Silver Medal" , triangular for the "Gold Medal", and a shield shape for the "Grand Prize" medal. In addition to the award medals the mint also struck a bronze "Commemorative Medal" in a triangular shape. All of these medals share a common central obverse and reverse design. It was not uncommon for recipients of the "Silver Medal" to privately have their medals silver plated. Likewise recipients of the "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize" medal frequently had their medals privately gold plated. Mintage figures for the regular Award Medals are as follows: Bronze Medal (10,000), Silver Medal (11,500), Gold Medal (9,000), Grand Prize (3,300), and Commemorative Medal (6,000).
OBVERSE DESIGN
The obverse of the medal depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The taller figure is Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States of America."
REVERSE DESIGN
An American Eagle, wings outstretched sits upon a tablet. The tablet is inscribed with the award level and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
THE LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION - PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, held in St. Louis, provided an opportunity for the U.S. government to show off their new colony. The Philippine Exhibit was mammoth with a small Laguna Bay, Walled City, Visayan, and Moro Villages. The exhibit included displays by the various indigenous Philippine tribes, and encampments of the Philippine Constabulary and the Philippine Scouts (the Philippine Division of the United States Army).
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION - PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD MEDALS
Philippine Exhibit award medals are known in four levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal," and "Grand Prize". The only difference between the regular issue award medals and Philippine Exhibit award medals is the inscription changes on the cartouche or panel on the reverse of each medal. The tablet on the reverse of the Philippine Exhibit award medals are inscribed with the award level, " PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT" and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". All of the Philippine Exhibit medals are rare and have much lower mintages than their counter-part regular award medal. Mintages for the Philippine Exhibit award medals are as follows: "Bronze Medal" (975), "Silver Medal" (725), "Gold Medal" (600), and "Grand Prize" (100).
AUCTION APPEARANCES OF THIS SPECIMEN
- Heritage Auctions, December 28, 2014, The Dr. Roger R. McFadden Collection of Philippine Exonumia World and Ancient Coin Auction #24149, Lot #61033.
- Stack's Bowers October 2018 Baltimore Auction - session 11 - internet Only - U.S. Coins Part 1, Lot # 10245.
PEDIGREE
Dr. Roger R. McFadden Collection
DESCRIPTION
This elusive specimen was purchased RAW in Stack's Bowers October 2018 Baltimore Auction and came with its original maroon case of issue. Graded NGC AU55 this attractive medal is glossy and caramel in color.
REFERENCES
- Hendershott, Robert L. "1904 St. Louis World's Fair The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Mementos and Memorabilia", Kurt R. Krueger Publishing, Iola, Wisconsin, 1994.
- Honeycutt, Earl D. "Philippine Medals & Tokens 1780 - 2020, 3rd Edition 2020, Mactanboy Press, Chapel Hill, NC 2020.
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - Unlisted St. Louis World's Fair Medals" in "The Numismatist", July 1977 pp 1374 - 1375, at exacteditions.com.
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - St. Louis World's Fair Official Medals" in "The Numismatist", October 1979 pp 2172 - 2175 at exacteditions.com.
Purchased RAW in Heritage 2019 Central States (CSNS) World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction Chicago #3073, Session 5, Lot #33579.
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT SILVER AWARD MEDAL
Silver Plated Bronze, Ex. Alfonso Garcia Collection
H-30-60,
HONEYCUTT-70b |
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LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION - HENDERSHOTT |
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SILVER PLATED BRONZE AR/BZ 1904 MO H-30-60 PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD Alfonso Garcia Collection |
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT SILVER-LEVEL AWARD MEDAL
EX: Alfonso Garcia Collection
NGC Certification #2890193-003
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver Plated Bronze
Shape and Size: Square 66.7 mm x 66.5mm
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Manufacturer: U.S. Philadelphia Mint
Mintage: 725
Catalog Numbers: Hendershott H-30-60, & Honeycutt-70b
REGULAR AWARD MEDALS
The award medals for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition were designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (designer of the Mercury Dime and Liberty Walking Half Dollar) and struck in Bronze by the United States Mint at Philadelphia. The regular Award Medals were produced in four different award levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize." Each award level was struck in a different shape; round for the "Bronze Medal", square for the "Silver Medal", triangular for the "Gold Medal", and a shield shape for the "Grand Prize" medal. In addition to the award medals the mint also struck a bronze "Commemorative Medal" in a triangular shape. All of these medals share a common central obverse and reverse design. It was not uncommon for recipients of the "Silver Medal" to privately have their medals silver plated. Likewise recipients of the "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize" medal frequently had their medals privately gold plated.
Mintage figures for the regular Award Medals are as follows: Bronze Medal (10,000), Silver Medal (11,500), Gold Medal (9,000), Grand Prize (3,300), and Commemorative Medal (6,000).
OBVERSE DESIGN
The obverse of the medal depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The tall taller figure is Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States of America."
REVERSE DESIGN
An American Eagle, wings outstretched sits upon a tablet. The tablet is inscribed with the award level and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, held in St. Louis, provided an opportunity for the U.S. government to show off their new colony. The Philippine Exhibit was mammoth with a small Laguna Bay, Walled City, Visayan, and Moro Villages.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD MEDALS
Philippine Exhibit award medals are known in four levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal," and "Grand Prize". The only difference between the regular issue award medals and Philippine Exhibit award medals is the inscription changes on the cartouche or panel on the reverse of each medal. The tablet on the reverse of the Philippine Exhibit award medals are inscribed with the award level, " PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT" and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". All of the Philippine Exhibit medals are rare and have much lower mintages than their counter-part regular award medal. Mintages for the Philippine Exhibit award medals are as follows: "Bronze Medal" (975), "Silver Medal" (725), "Gold Medal" (600), and "Grand Prize" (100).
PEDIGREE
Alfanso Garcia Collection
AUCTION APPEARANCES OF THIS SPECIMEN
Stack's Bowers May 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - World Coins Part 3, Lot #73146
REFERENCES
- Hendershott, Robert L. "1904 St. Louis World's Fair The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Mementos and Memorabilia", Kurt R. Krueger Publishing, Iola, Wisconsin, 1994.
- Honeycutt, Earl D. "Philippine Medals & Tokens 1780 - 2020, 3rd Edition 2020, Mactanboy Press, Chapel Hill, NC 2020
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - Unlisted St. Louis World's Fair Medals" in "The Numismatist", July 1977 pp 1374 - 1375, at exacteditions.com.
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - St. Louis World's Fair Official Medals" in "The Numismatist", October 1979 pp 2172 - 2175 at exacteditions.com.
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT SILVER AWARD MEDAL
Silver Plated Bronze,
H-30-60,
HONEYCUTT-70b |
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LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION - HENDERSHOTT |
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SILVER PLATED BRONZE AR/BZ 1904 MO H-30-60 PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO HONEYCUTT-70b |
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT SILVER-LEVEL AWARD MEDAL
NGC AU55 - Certification #4908818-002
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver Plated Bronze
Shape and Size: 66.7 mm x 66.5 mm
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Manufacturer: U.S. Philadelphia Mint
Mintage: 725
Catalog Numbers: Hendershott H-30-60, & Honeycutt-70b
NGC Population: 1/1 (4/07/2021)
REGULAR AWARD MEDALS
The award medals for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition were designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (designer of the Mercury Dime and Liberty Walking Half Dollar) and struck in Bronze by the United States Mint at Philadelphia. Award Medals were produced in four different award levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize." Each award level was struck in a different shape; round for the "Bronze Medal", square for the "Silver Medal" , triangular for the "Gold Medal", and a shield shape for the "Grand Prize" medal. In addition to the award medals the mint also struck a bronze "Commemorative Medal" in a triangular shape. All of these medals share a common central obverse and reverse design. It was not uncommon for recipients of the "Silver Medal" to privately have their medals silver plated. Likewise recipients of the "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize" medal frequently had their medals privately gold plated. Mintage figures for the regular Award Medals are as follows: Bronze Medal (10,000), Silver Medal (11,500), Gold Medal (9,000), Grand Prize (3,300), and Commemorative Medal (6,000).
OBVERSE DESIGN
The obverse of the medal depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The tall taller figure is Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States of America."
REVERSE DESIGN
An American Eagle, wings outstretched sits upon a tablet. The tablet is inscribed with the award level and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, held in St. Louis, provided an opportunity for the U.S. government to show off their new colony. The Philippine Exhibit was mammoth with a small Laguna Bay, Walled City, Visayan, and Moro Villages.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD MEDALS
Philippine Exhibit award medals are known in four levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal," and "Grand Prize". The only difference between the regular issue award medals and Philippine Exhibit award medals is the inscription changes on the cartouche or panel on the reverse of each medal. The tablet on the reverse of the Philippine Exhibit award medals are inscribed with the award level, " PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT" and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". All of the Philippine Exhibit medals are rare and have much lower mintages than their counter-part regular award medal. Mintages for the Philippine Exhibit award medals are as follows: "Bronze Medal" (975), "Silver Medal" (725), "Gold Medal" (600), and "Grand Prize" (100).
AUCTION APPEARANCES OF THIS SPECIMEN
This specimen was purchased RAW in Stack's Bowers October 2018 Baltimore Auction - session 11 - internet Only - U.S. Coins Part 1, Lot # 10245.
REFERENCES
- Hendershott, Robert L. "1904 St. Louis World's Fair The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Mementos and Memorabilia", Kurt R. Krueger Publishing, Iola, Wisconsin, 1994.
- Honeycutt, Earl D. "Philippine Medals & Tokens 1780 - 2020, 3rd Edition 2020, Mactanboy Press, Chapel Hill, NC 2020
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - Unlisted St. Louis World's Fair Medals" in "The Numismatist", July 1977 pp 1374 - 1375, at exacteditions.com.
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - St. Louis World's Fair Official Medals" in "The Numismatist", October 1979 pp 2172 - 2175 at exacteditions.com.
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT GOLD AWARD Medal Gilded Bronze, Hendershott 30-80. |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION - HENDERSHOTT |
| Item Description: |
GILT 1904 MO H-30-80 PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO Honeycutt-70c |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 63 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION, PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT GOLD-LEVEL AWARD MEDAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Gilded Bronze
Shape and Size:Triangular Shield 71 mm x 71 mm
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
Manufacturer: U.S. Philadelphia Mint
Mintage: 600
Estimated Rarity: R-7
Catalog Numbers: Hendershott H-30-80, & Honeycutt-70c
NGC Certification Number: 6871802-001
Grade:NGC MS63
NGC Population: 3/3 (January 31, 2024)
NGC Certification #6871802-001
REGULAR AWARD MEDALS
The award medals for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition were designed by Adolph Alexander Weinman (designer of the Mercury Dime and Liberty Walking Half Dollar) and struck in Bronze by the United States Mint at Philadelphia. The regular Award Medals were produced in four different award levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize." Each award level was struck in a different shape; round for the "Bronze Medal", square for the "Silver Medal", triangular for the "Gold Medal", and a shield shape for the "Grand Prize" medal. In addition to the award medals the mint also struck a bronze "Commemorative Medal" in a triangular shape. All of these medals share a common central obverse and reverse design. It was not uncommon for recipients of the "Silver Medal" to privately have their medals silver plated. Likewise recipients of the "Gold Medal" and "Grand Prize" medal frequently had their medals privately gold plated.
Mintage figures for the regular Award Medals are as follows: Bronze Medal (10,000), Silver Medal (11,500), Gold Medal (9,000), Grand Prize (3,300), and Commemorative Medal (6,000).
OBVERSE DESIGN
The obverse of the medal depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The tall taller figure is Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States of America."
REVERSE DESIGN
An American Eagle, wings outstretched sits upon a tablet. The tablet is inscribed with the award level and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT
The 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition, held in St. Louis, provided an opportunity for the U.S. government to show off their new colony. The Philippine Exhibit was mammoth with a small Laguna Bay, Walled City, Visayan, and Moro Villages.
PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT AWARD MEDALS
Philippine Exhibit award medals are known in four levels; "Bronze Medal", "Silver Medal", "Gold Medal," and "Grand Prize". The only difference between the regular issue award medals and Philippine Exhibit award medals is the inscription changes on the cartouche or panel on the reverse of each medal. The tablet on the reverse of the Philippine Exhibit award medals are inscribed with the award level, " PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT" and "LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION". All of the Philippine Exhibit medals are rare and have much lower mintages than their counter-part regular award medal. Mintages for the Philippine Exhibit award medals are as follows: "Bronze Medal" (975), "Silver Medal" (725), "Gold Medal" (600), and "Grand Prize" (100).
AUCTION APPEARANCES OF THIS SPECIMEN
Purchased RAW in Stack's Bowers April 2023 Tokens & Medals Collectors Choice Online Auction - Exonumia, Part 1, Lot #70362
REFERENCES
- Hendershott, Robert L. "1904 St. Louis World's Fair The Louisiana Purchase Exposition Mementos and Memorabilia", Kurt R. Krueger Publishing, Iola, Wisconsin, 1994.
- Honeycutt, Earl D. "Philippine Medals & Tokens 1780 - 2020, 3rd Edition 2020, Mactanboy Press, Chapel Hill, NC 2020
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - Unlisted St. Louis World's Fair Medals" in "The Numismatist", July 1977 pp 1374 - 1375, at exacteditions.com.
- Schenkman, David E. and Levine H. Joseph, "Exonumia Notebook - St. Louis World's Fair Official Medals" in "The Numismatist", October 1979 pp 2172 - 2175 at exacteditions.com. (less...)
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1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION GRAND PRIZE MEDAL
(Non Philippine Medal) |
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION - HENDERSHOTT |
| Item Description: |
GILT 1904 MO H-30-90 GRAND PRIZE MEDAL LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPO |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 62 |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1904 LOUISIANA PURCHASE EXPOSITION
GRAND PRIZE MEDAL
Gilt Bronze
Hendershott-30-90
NGC MS62 Certification #6057456-002
SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: U.S. Philadelphia Mint
Mintage:3,300
Shape & Dimentions: Shield Shape, Height 74.3 mm, Width 60.2 mm
Weight: 149.7 Grams
DESIGNER
Designer: Adolph Alexander Weinman
The "Grand Prize" was the highest of four award medals given out at the 1904 Lousiana Purchase Exposition. Other awards included a "Bronze Medal", Silver Medal", and "Gold Medal". All of the award medals were struck in Bronze. however it was common practice for recipiants of "Gold" and "Grand Prize medals to have their award medals gilded after recieving them.
OBVERSE
The obverse of the medal depicts two female figures above the date MCMIV (1904). The taller figure is Columbia, with her arms spread wide holding the United States flag. The youthful maiden at her side represents the Louisiana Purchase Territory. Emblematic of her reception into the union, the maiden is divesting herself of the cloak of France, the material decorated with bees, the emblem of Napoleon. In the background is the rising sun, marking the dawn of a new era of progress to the nation. Encircling the two figures are the words "Universal Exposition - Saint Louis - United States of America."
REVERSE
The reverse shows an architectural tablet inscribed with "Grand Prize" and "Louisiana Purchase Exposition". Below the tablet are two dolphins symbolizing the nations' eastern and western boundaries, the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Above the tablet is a large eagle with its wings spread. :
Purchased in Heritage Auctions, 2021 August 22 Certified American Tokens & Medals Showcase Auction, Auction #60215, Lot # 91445
NGC Population: 1/2 (8/23/2021)
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1906 BRAZIL BRONZE ELIHU ROOT VISIT Ex. David W. Lange |
| Origin/Country: |
Brazil |
| Design Description: |
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BRONZE 1906 BRAZIL ELIHU ROOT VISIT Ex. David W. Lange |
| Grade: |
NGC MS 65 BN |
| Research: |
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Owner Comments
1906 U.S. Secretary of State Elihu Root at the Third Pan-American Conference in Rio de Janiero, Brazil
Bronze Medal
45.5 mm
NGC MS65 BN
PEDIGREE
Ex. David W. Lange
Purchased Raw in Stack's Bowers, November 2015 Baltimore Auction, Lot #24061.
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