Columbus on deck with one hand on the tiller, guided by Genius toward Guanahani (San Salvador), surrounded by the compass points and legend.
Obverse lettering
CHICAGO 21. OCTBR. 1892.
GUANAHANI 12. OCTBR. 1492.
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
US Eagle with arrows, wheat & ribbon facing, with head left, wings outstretched; below, is a plaque with an Italian inscription, the exhibition building and the engraver/artist names.
Reverse lettering
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ESPOSIZIONE UNIVERSALE
CHICAGO 1893
IN MEMORIA DELL ILLUSTRE
NAVIGATORE
CRISTOFORO COLOMBO
N. FRISTRUP. INV. F. SCHMAHLFELD. SC. V. CHRISTENSEN (Translation: One of Many UNIVERSAL EXHIBITION IN MEMORY OF THE ILLUSTRIOUS NAVIGATOR CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS)
