1904 Louisiana Purchase Exposition. Philippine Exhibit Gold-Level Award Medal. By Adolph Alexander Weinman. Hendershott 30-80. Gilt Bronze. MS-66 (NGC).60 mm x 70 mm, badge-shaped. <strong>Obv:</strong> Columbia drapes stars and stripes cloak around Maiden Louisiana. <strong>Rev:</strong> Eagle on tablet inscribed GOLD MEDAL / PHILIPPINE EXHIBIT / LOUISIANA PURCHASE / EXPOSITION, dolphins below. Rich golden-orange blankets smooth and inviting surfaces. Struck by the U.S. Mint, "Gold" describes the rank of award, not the medals actual content.