Description
1892 World Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Brass Coin Paperweight, Eglit 133
A nice example of this scarce numismatic souvenir of the 1892 World Columbian Exposition held in Chicago in 1893 (having been dedicated in October 1892). Designed to give the appearance of 10 reeded medals stacked in a pile 24mm high with a diameter of 34mm. Lightly worn and well detailed with much original lustre. Weight 221g. Listed in Eglit, Columbiana, The Medallic History of Christopher Columbus and the Columbian Exposition of 1893 as Eglit 133.
O: Bust facing left. CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS 1492 – CHICAGO U.S.A. – 1892.
R: Plain. PAT. APPLIED FOR.
I would grade this piece Good Very Fine (Sheldon AU53). I have provided high-resolution close up photos so you can decide on a grade for yourself.
For uncertified coins I provide a grading opinion using both the UK descriptive system and the Sheldon scale (based on ANA Grading Standards and/or PCGS Photograde) which will be better known to my US customers. I offer a grading opinion as a courtesy, but please examine the high resolution close up photos carefully and decide on a grade for yourself.
