DimensionsOverall (Overall Diameter): 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Credit LineOld State House Museum collection
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Description(Peace) medal. The front side depicts a woman in distinctive garb holding a sign engraved "PAX" with the sun and its rays serving as a backdrop. Around the front side of the coin are the words "Commemorating the Louisiana Purchase 1803 St. Louis World's Fair 1903-04" minted around the edge of the coin. On the reverse side features Columbus' sailing ship commenting the discovery of America 1492. Chicago World's Fair 1892-3.
