Panorama 1901
Hermon MacNeil Award Medal - Silvered Bronze [Unlisted variety in Lavin under TM103]
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PAN-AMERICAN EXPOSITION - LAVIN |
| Item Description: |
64mm 1901 NY L-TM103 PAN-AM EXPO-BUFFALO SILVERED THE EASTERN LUMBER CO. |
| Full Grade: |
NGC AU 50 |
| Owner: |
Dlibertycap |
Owner Comments:
Most of the second place or "silver" medals presented at the Expo were silver plated bronze like this specimen. Presented to the Eastern Lumber Company of Portland, Oregon for fir logs and planks.
The actual silver medals are known to be rarities, but all of these award medals are rare and expensive. I have seen fewer "silvered" examples offered for sale than silver. And at this point, you see very few bronze or even gilt bronze medals offered. I thought this one was closer to an AU55 than the AU50 grade it received, but there is a lot of chatter on lady liberty's body. Still, it is pretty piece with wear and marks on the highpoints with darker fields that create a nice two-tone look.