1892 Columbian Medal? - Any information on this?

jmcu12 · February 10, 2013 11:46AM

I found this medal - it is an 1892 Medal with only a Liberty head and the date shown on the obverse and E Pluribus Unum on the reverse.

The design looks to be reminiscent of the Columbian World's Fair but I have not been able to find this particular medal listed anywhere.

coindeuce · February 10, 2013 1:54PM

The obverse "Liberty Head" design is that of Wilhelm Mayer of Stuttgart, Germany. Used most prominently on 35mm Eglit-51/HK-221(Gilt bronze) and SoCalled Dollars HK-220/220a(Bronze hi/low relief), and HK-222/222a(Aluminum hi/lo relief).
The reverse is unreported in Hibler-Kappen, but may be in Eglit. Try a PM to tmot99 - he is an advanced collector/researcher of WCE exonumia.

Justacommeman · February 10, 2013 2:17PM

<< <i>The obverse "Liberty Head" design is that of Wilhelm Mayer of Stuttgart, Germany. Used most prominently on 35mm Eglit-51/HK-221(Gilt bronze) and SoCalled Dollars HK-220/220a(Bronze hi/low relief), and HK-222/222a(Aluminum hi/lo relief).
The reverse is unreported in Hibler-Kappen, but may be in Eglit. Try a PM to tmot99 - he is an advanced collector/researcher of WCE exonumia. >>

Wow. The deuce is loose. That is good stuff. I love this place. MJ

Flatwoods · February 10, 2013 10:36PM

Cool piece. Please update if you find any info.

ricko · February 11, 2013 12:57AM

Nice, I have not seen that one either..... I look for pieces like that at coin shows, antique shops etc.... post if you find some history. Cheers, RickO