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Auction: 407 - The Numismatic Collector's Series: Coins, Medals, Banknotes, Jewelry and Autographs - e-Auction
Lot: 330

1892 World's Columbian Exposition. Cristoforo Colombo "Italian" Medal. Eglit 106. White Metal, 102mm. Plain edge. By Modello Carpuccio, and engraved by Lodovico Pogliaghi for Stefano Johnson, Milano. Bust 3/3 left; CRISTOFORO COLOMBO, supported by a native American and European princess, rev.. Civilization and cherubs alighting before a group of native Americans, Expo in the background, border of small shields with the Arms of the American republics. One of the largest medals issued for the Columbian Expo, and well regarded as the most beautiful. Some reverse digs below the cherub's feet, light obverse hairlines. Extremely Fine.

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