1886 Medal SH-4-83 White Metal Minneapolis Industrial Exposition

Coin Details

Description

This 1886 white metal medal, cataloged as SH-4-83, commemorates the Minneapolis Industrial Exposition. The SH catalog provides another reference for this exposition medal alongside the holed version (PCGS #839352). Minneapolis's industrial expositions reflected the city's transformation from a frontier outpost to one of America's most productive industrial centers, powered by the flour mills that processed wheat from the vast northern plains. Commemorative medals serve as primary historical documents, recording events and honoring individuals in a format that was often produced closer to the actual occurrence than published histories or official records. Medal authentication requires familiarity with production methods, metal compositions, die characteristics, and surface qualities specific to different manufacturers and historical periods. The SH-4-83 designation identifies a specific variety within the exposition medal series.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. SH-4-83, white metal. Minneapolis exposition medal variety.

Cross References

PCGS #925991; SH-4-83; Minneapolis Industrial Exposition; White Metal; 1886