1904 St. Louis World's Fair Depaulis Medal

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Roma2021 Pillar of the Community Italy 1130 Posts	Posted 10/12/2023 12:34 pm Bought this medal today simply because it was America themed. I do not find many U.S. centric medals in Rome so happy to add it to my collection. It's 50 mm and 60 grams so seemingly more than a mere souvenir medal... Report this Post to the Staff

jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 10/12/2023 2:18 pm Very nice! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25028 Posts	Posted 10/12/2023 3:46 pm Roma, nice medal! See the following for ID: 1904 World Fair / LPE Tokens & Medals H-30-280 https://coins.www.collectors-societ...px?sc=151140 Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 10/12/2023 3:50 pm Really love it! Report this Post to the Staff
Roma2021 Pillar of the Community Italy 1130 Posts	Posted 10/12/2023 3:55 pm Thanks everyone, @hondo, I saw that attribution, thanks for sending. I know little about these; were these souvenir medals? Under a loupe the detail on this medal is fantastic! Report this Post to the Staff
HondoB Bedrock of the Community United States 25028 Posts	Posted 10/12/2023 4:18 pm Roma, I don't really know. The NGC page does not provide much information about it: The Louisiana Purchase Exposition and Medallic Souvenirs https://www.ngccoin.com/news/articl...-Expo-Medal/ The H in the catalog number was assigned by Robert L. Hendershott, who published a book in 1994: "1904 St. Louis World's Fair--the Louisiana Purchase Exposition: Mementos and Memorabilia". He attended the Exposition as a 6 year old, and later began collecting items from it. Copies of this are scarce - online prices are $75 - $150. Hopefully an expert on the Exposition can help us out. Inordinately fascinated by bits of metal with strange markings and figures Edited by HondoB 10/12/2023 4:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Roma2021 Pillar of the Community Italy 1130 Posts	Posted 10/12/2023 5:24 pm Thanks @hondo. I didn't see too many sold comps but the obverse image, especially in hand, was striking enough. And... the dearth of any U.S. related medals in Rome drew me to it. I'm curious to hear more... Report this Post to the Staff
commems CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives United States 12258 Posts	Posted 10/14/2023 3:36 pm I briefly discussed the medal here: - 1904 St. Louis World's Fair French Medal Maybe it includes some information you'll find helpful. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved. Edited by commems 10/14/2023 3:38 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Roma2021 Pillar of the Community Italy 1130 Posts	Posted 10/16/2023 09:52 am Thank you @commems! That is a wonderfully written piece you wrote. Not sure how I missed it. Really great description. I wonder still though if these were sold as souvenirs, giveaways etc. Edited by Roma2021 10/16/2023 09:55 am Report this Post to the Staff
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