Medallion, 1904 World's Fair

 
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1904 World's Fair Medal
Medallion, 1904 World's Fair
1904 World's Fair Medal
1904 World's Fair Medal

Medallion, 1904 World's Fair

Object number2001.066.01
Date1904
Mediummetal
Dimensions1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum Collection
Terms
    Description1904 World's Fair Medallion commemorating the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. The front side of the medallion portrays Uncle Sam purchasing the Louisiana Territory from Mother France. Small profiles of Napoleon and Jefferson are below and to the side of both Uncle Sam and Mother France. The American Eagle is located at the bottom of the medallion. "Historic Souvenir" encircle the figures within the medallion. On the backside of the coin are words "Louisiana Purchase Exposition, St. Louis 1904" inscribed in the center of the coin.
    Status
    Not on view