The Elgin National Watch Company

€332,821.00
LocationUnited States
Year1874
TypeCommemorative medals
CompositionTin-lead (`White metal`)
Weight8.82 g
Diameter30 mm
Thickness2 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
EdgeReeded
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Rulau#IL-EL-10
Obverse descriptionLegend surrounds (Naked) Angel/Devil with wings/scythe, carrying a pocket watch with hourglass in free fall below.
Obverse lettering* THE ELGIN NATIONAL WATCH COMPANY OF ELGIN ILLS * INCORPORATED 1865
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionLegend over exhibition building & date.
Reverse letteringCHICAGO EXPOSITION J.S. WEBER CHICAGO 1000 FT. LONG 240 FT. W. * 1874 * *
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
MintageND (1874)  - -
Catalog ID1393293190
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