PRIVATE ISSUE - UNITED STATES - "Chicago Board of Trade...
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 center,
a depiction of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and emblem of the Board of Trade, set against a
stylized composition 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. Legend: “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.
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 center,
a depiction of Ceres, the Roman goddess of agriculture and emblem of the Board of Trade, set against a
stylized composition 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. Legend: “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.
