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PRIVATE ISSUE – UNITED STATES – ‘Chicago Board of Trade
See original version (French)
137
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PRIVATE ISSUE – UNITED STATES – ‘Chicago Board of Trade
See original version (French)
Estimate CHF 40 - CHF 50
Voluntary lot
Description
PRIVATE ISSUE – UNITED STATES – ‘Chicago Board of Trade
150th Anniversary’ commemorative medal, 1848–1998.
Obverse: Design commemorating the 150th anniversary of the Chicago Board of Trade; in the centre,
a depiction of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and emblem of the Board of Trade, set against a
stylised design evoking market activities. Caption: ‘CHICAGO BOARD OF TRADE’,
dates: ‘1848 – 1998’ and inscription: ‘150 YEARS OF SERVICE AND INTEGRITY’. The monumental
statue of Ceres by John H. Storrs crowns the Chicago Board of Trade Building.
Reverse: American eagle with outstretched wings, accompanied by a laurel branch. Inscription ‘ONE
OUNCE.999 FINE SILVER’.
Gross weight: 31.10 g – 1 troy ounce.
Metal and fineness: 999 silver.
Diameter: approx. 38 mm.
Finish: Proof.
Condition: SUP; encapsulated, slight peripheral patina.
See original version (French)
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About the sale
Numismatic sales & collectible coins
Auction location
Auction time
11/06/2026 at 1:00 PM
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