Creation Date
1904
Era
1900-present
Medium
Bronze Medallion
Dimensions
1.25 x 1.25
Credit Line
Long-term Loan from the Estate of Boris Blick, 2015
Accession Number
2015.159.8
Description
A French bronze medal for the 1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition that was held in St. Louis, Missouri. The obverse shows the head of Ceres with wheat ears and a sickle in her hair. The medal was struck in Paris by Daniel Dupuis.
Provenance
All proper markings in accordance with the coin records. Reverse reads, "1803 Louisiana Purchase Exposition St. Louis 1904."
Preview
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Reverse view
Reverse view