Panama - Pacific International Exposition

€2.00
LocationUnited States
Year1915
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionBronze
Weight25.55 g
Diameter38 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
NoticeRobert Aitken
Reference(s) HK#399, HK#400, HK#401
Obverse descriptionGreek god Mercury opening canal locks as ship Argo sails through.
Obverse lettering.To.COMMEMORATE.THE.OPENING.oF.THE.PANAMA.CANAL.M.C.M.X.V `ON! SAIL ON!` AITKEN FECIT (small font incuse lower right)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionTwo women, representing the two hemispheres, surrounding the earth, with Panama centered in the view. Both supporting two cornucopias with a seagull below their feet.
Reverse lettering.PANAMA-PACIFIC.INTERNATIoNAL.EXPOSITIoN.SAN.FRANCISCo.CALIFoRNIA.M.C.M.X.V
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1915  - Bronze HK-400 R4 -
1915  - Gilted Bronze HK-401 R4 -
1915  - Silver HK-399 R5 -
Catalog ID9291654280
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