1889 Medal Douglas-51G White Metal Chicago Commemoration, Holed

Coin Details

Description

This 1889 white metal medal, cataloged as Douglas-51G, holed for suspension, commemorates a Chicago event during the centennial celebrations of 1889. Chicago in 1889 was one of the fastest-growing cities in the world, having rebuilt from the Great Fire of 1871 to become a metropolis of over one million people. The city would host the World's Columbian Exposition in 1893, and the 1889 centennial celebrations served as a preview of Chicago's growing confidence and ambition. The Douglas catalog identifies specific medal varieties. The "G" suffix may indicate a variant within the series. The secondary market for American medals has become increasingly sophisticated, with specialized auction houses, dealer networks, and online platforms connecting buyers and sellers across a global collector community. Holed for wear, this was produced as a participant's souvenir.

Rarity Notes

Scarce. Douglas-51G, white metal, holed. Chicago centennial celebration medal, 1889.

Cross References

PCGS #615234; Douglas-51G; Chicago; White Metal; Holed; 1889