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USA - Lot of Three Different Medals New Orleans World's Exposition 1884-85

Currency:CAD Category:Coins & Paper Money / Medals & Tokens Start Price:50.00 CAD Estimated At:60.00 - 80.00 CAD
USA - Lot of Three Different Medals New Orleans World's Exposition 1884-85
1) 43 mm, 36.4 grams. Darkened silver or silver plate.Obverse: Globe of the Earth, with New Orleans at center, and roads all leading there. To left, 1884. To right, 1885. Above: THE WORLD'S / INDUSTRIAL AND (and below) COTTON CENTENNIAL / EXPOSITION. Directly above the globe the letters "J. A. D" are counter stamped. The reverse depicts three women picking cotton. Above: NEW ORLEANS. Below: 1884. 2) 35 mm, 14.4 grams. Aluminium pierced for suspension. Standing woman placing wreaths on seated Industry and Art. Reverse: Exhibition Hall. 3) 32 mm, 10.8 grams. Aluminum.Pierced for suspension. Obverse also celebrates Mardi Gras / Carnival.