1893 Medalet Eglit Unlisted Brass Landing of Columbus

Coin Details

Description

This 1893 brass medalet, listed as Eglit Unlisted, commemorates the Landing of Columbus. The Eglit catalog is a reference for Columbian Exposition and related medals, and the "Unlisted" designation indicates this is a variety not recorded in the standard reference — making it of particular interest to specialists. Brass composition and medalet format (smaller than a standard medal) suggest a pocket piece or inexpensive souvenir from the 1893 Columbian celebrations. The Landing of Columbus theme was among the most popular subjects for the thousands of commemorative items produced for the 400th anniversary. The production of commemorative medals in America spans from colonial-era pieces struck in European workshops to modern issues produced with twenty-first century digital design technology and advanced minting equipment. Eglit-unlisted varieties represent discoveries in the ongoing cataloging of Columbus-related numismatic items.

Rarity Notes

Rare. Eglit Unlisted, brass. Columbus medalets not in the standard reference are sought by specialists.

Cross References

PCGS #669864; Eglit Unlisted; Landing of Columbus; Brass Medalet; 1893