Another set of Columbian Expo medals and tokens for enjoyment

tmot99 · July 14, 2007 5:58AM

Here is another set of Columbian Expo items that I just got.

Eglit-556 also known as HK-175

Eglit-92 - This opens up to hold a picture.

This little bugger is a cast copy of Eglit-90. The original piece was awarded to R. Thorne & Son Ltd. What's interesting is that these were made by the US Mint. They are 90mm. When one of the winners wanted to make an advertising token out of it, they had to get permission. This was done in 38mm and is referenced as HK-223. I have to wonder if this was authorized by the US Mint or if it even needed to be in that it says right on it that it is a facsimile and it isn't minted, but rather cast.

Finally, Eglit-47

RWB · July 14, 2007 6:05AM

Re: The cast Saint-Gaudens Columbian Exposition Award Medal.

The dies were made at the Philadelphia Mint, but the medals were struck by Scoville Corp. Although the Treasury Department initially refused permission for winners to replicate the medal, they eventually approved use of images, facsimile foil impressions and casts. The only request the Treasury denied was to make examples in silver or gold regardless of whether the business supplied the metal. Scoville was still cranking out medals (and replacements for ones with incorrect names) in 1896.

tmot99 · July 14, 2007 6:08AM

<< <i>Re: The cast Saint-Gaudens Columbian Exposition Award Medal.

The dies were made at the Philadelphia Mint, but the medals were struck by Scoville Corp. Although the Treasury Department initially refused permission for winners to replicate the medal, they eventually approved use of images, facsimile foil impressions and casts. The only request the Treasury denied was to make examples in silver or gold regardless of whether the business supplied the metal. Scoville was still cranking out medals (and replacements for ones with incorrect names) in 1896. >>

Thanks for the information!