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So-Called Dollar - Ferris Wheel Dollar
| Location | United States |
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| Year | 1892-1893 |
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| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
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| Obverse description | Central view of the Administration Building of the World's Columbian Exposition in relief, depicting the domed edifice with flanking wings and arched entrance. The legend WORLDS COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION arcs around the upper field, with ADMINISTRATION BUILDING inscribed below the building. Beaded border surrounds the design. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Central depiction of the Ferris Wheel in relief, set within a raised circle, with a ribbon legend FERRIS WHEEL above the wheel in the inner field. The outer legend reads GREATEST MECHANICAL ACHIEVEMENT OF THE AGE arcing around the upper portion, and HEIGHT 264 FEET WEIGHT 4300 TONS / CAPACITY 2160 PERSONS ENGINES 2000 HORSEPOWER arcing around the lower portion. Beaded border surrounds the entire design. |
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