Columbian Exposition Coins and Medals Struck by the U.S. Mint

Columbian Exposition Coins and Medals Struck by the U.S. Mint

The World’s Columbian Exposition, held in Chicago in 1893, was a landmark event that celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s voyage to the New World. To commemorate this monumental occasion, the U.S. Mint produced a series of coins and medals that hold a special place in numismatic history. These pieces are not only remarkable … Read more