1873 Cincinnati Industrial Exposition Medal. Harkness-Unlisted. White Metal. Mint State.50 mm. <strong>Obv:</strong> Aerial view of the exposition buildings, inscription CINCINNATI INDUSTRIAL / EXPOSITION / 1873. <strong>Rev:</strong> Bee hive within a wreath, inscription THE REPRESENTATIVE EXPOSITION OF AMERICA. The medal with an interesting die crack across the reverse, which probably explains the relative scarcity of the type. Still housed in its original Charles F. Theiler round cardboard box of issue which, while coming apart, is still complete. Reflective proof like finish, with only the slightest trace of tin pest on the obverse.
