1886 Medal Industrial Expo Minneapolis Minnesota White Metal 38mm, Holed(Regular Strike)
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This 1886 white metal medal at 38mm, holed for suspension, commemorates the Industrial Exposition in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Minneapolis in the 1880s was growing rapidly as the flour milling capital of the world, with the Falls of St. Anthony providing waterpower for massive milling operations. Industrial expositions showcased the city's manufacturing capabilities and attracted investment. The holed format indicates this was worn as a badge or pendant. The study of medal production techniques — from die engraving and planchet preparation through striking and finishing — reveals the intersection of artistic vision and industrial manufacturing that characterizes the medallic arts. The diameter, weight, and edge treatment of medals provide attribution data that helps specialists identify specific production facilities, time periods, and sometimes individual issues within larger series. Minneapolis exposition medals document the rise of the Upper Midwest as an industrial center during the Gilded Age.
Rarity Notes
Scarce. Minneapolis Industrial Exposition medal, white metal 38mm, holed, 1886.
Cross References
PCGS #839352; Minneapolis Industrial Exposition; Minnesota; White Metal 38mm; Holed; 1886
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