Undated (1876) Centennial International Exhibition Rand, McNally &

Undated (1876) Centennial International Exhibition Rand, McNally & Co. Souvenir Box Medal. Cardboard, Gold Colored. Very Good, Tattered. 45.0 mm, 7.5 mm thick when closed. Obv: Liberty Head portrait similar to that seen on regular issue Liberty Head double eagles with 13 stars around periphery. Rev: Decorative border frames central legend SOUVENIR / OF THE / CENTENNIAL. The box opens to reveal a paper strip of (18) pictures of Exhibition buildings and scenes. The paper strip is no longer attached to the lid or base, and it is torn throughout. Two additional pieces of the strip on the inside of the lid and base state MANUFACTURED / BY / RAND, MCNALLY & CO. / CHICAGO. Provenance: From the Ronald Abler Collection of Centennial Medals.

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