Wall Street Auction #XXI, Sessions 2 and 3

Important Louisiana Exposition Medal. 1885-86 North Central and South American Exposition New Orleans Medal. Bronze, 73.5 mm, 256 g, rim 9 mm. On the obverse a bison is flanked by three allegorical women representing “THE THREE AMERICAS.” On the reverse, wreaths of corn, cotton, wheat, and laurel surround the central text which states AWARDED BY / THE / NORTH CENTRAL / AND / SOUTH AMERICAN / EXPOSITION / 1885-86 / NEW ORLEANS. A Choice example, with proof like red and brown surfaces on both sides. There are light fingerprints in the fields, but no distracting contact marks or rim bruises. A visually impressive and appealing example, weight approximately 1 lb.