1915 PANAMA-PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION OREGON MEDAL, PPIE SO-CALLED DOLLAR

Description

This medal is a souvenir of
the State of Oregon pavilion at the 1915 World's Fair in San Francisco, the Panama-Pacific International Exposition (PPIE)
.
The obverse shows the Oregon State Building, which resembled the Parthenon, with each column being a single Douglas fir tree!  The pavilion's name is beneath the image, and the words
PANAMA PACIFIC INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION   SAN FRANCISCO, 1915
are along the rim.  The mark of the manufacturer (Whitehead & Hoag) is at the bottom.  The reverse shows the Oregon State Seal, with
STATE OF OREGON  *  1859
along the rim.  This medal
is composed of bronze and measures approximately 38 mm (1-1/2") in diameter, qualifying it as a 'so-called dollar' (
catalogued as HK-411).
The item is in extremely fine condition, with very light actual wear, signs of handling, toning, and limited soiling, and it is bright.
The illustrations in this listing are photos of the actual item being offered for sale, serving as part of the description.  NOTE:
The actual medal is brighter
, with a deeper toned bronze color,
than is evident in the photos.
Payment must be received within ten days of close of auction.  Shipping (First Class Mail with Tracking and Delivery Confirmation), .00 in the U. S.
Combined shipping on multiple purchases is available.
Shipments usually are made within one or two business days of receipt of payment - and always are made within three to four business days of receipt of payment.
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