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1901 Pan-American Exposition Medals From the U.S. Mint

1901 Pan-American Exposition Medals and Tokens.

By Vic Bozarth for PCGS ……
This entry in my series of articles about the World’s Fair expositions held between 1876 and 1926 details the medals and tokens of the 1901 Pan-American Exposition, which was held in Buffalo, New York. While there are only three different Pan-American Medals or So-Called Dollars from the Expo, the tragedy that occurred there mandates its inclusion in any survey of the most important fairs.

Triumph and Tragedy at the Buffalo Expo

The Expo was held from May 1 to November 2, 1901, and drew more than eight million attendees. There were at least 5,300,000 people who paid the 50-cent admission price. Subscriptions of both stock and capital bonds totaling $5,000,000 USD sold out very quickly, and an additional $800,000 was raised between state and federal grants.

Ultimately, the success or failure of these expositions was due to the rail service available for potential attendees. The Chicago and North-Western Railway advertised “through” train service to multiple major cities. Buffalo had won out as the host city versus Niagara because of the rail services they had available.

On the grounds themselves, the miniature railway built and operated by the manufacturer McGarigle Brothers was a big hit. For 10 cents, attendees could ride the train, its nine-foot engine pulling small gondola cars with double seats over a 15-inch track accessible via six locations on the fairgrounds. These miniature railways manufactured by the McGarigle Brothers were quite popular at other fairs as well.

The significance of the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition in U.S. history is pivotal. Electricity lit the fairgrounds, which was still a novel concept at time.

Among the other headlines was an appearance on September 5, 1901, by President William McKinley, who spoke these words in an address at the exposition:

“Expositions are the timekeepers of progress. They record the world’s advancement. They stimulate the energy, enterprise, and intellect of the people; and quicken human genius. They go into the home. They broaden and brighten the daily life of the people. They open mighty storehouses of information to the student.”

Probably no president before or after McKinley did more to promote international expositions and world’s fairs. But his connection to the fair is known for much more tragic reasons. While greeting citizens at the exposition on September 6, President McKinley was shot in what can only be regarded as an act of terrorism. McKinley succumbed to his injuries nine days later and his young vice president, Theodore Roosevelt, succeeded him.

In a pamphlet published for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition of 1904, President McKinley’s “Last Public Address and Proclamation” from the Buffalo Pan-American Exposition was included. The quote cited above from McKinley’s 30-minute address at the 1901 expo is but a snippet of his amazingly prescient speech.

The assassination of McKinley was a tragedy for our nation, and the events that unfolded in the coming days would signal a transition for our nation culturally. While McKinley was a steadfast, conservative product of the 19th century, Roosevelt proved revolutionary in many ways, most notably for numismatists as the catalyst for a redesign of our U.S. coinage. Events like this “connect the dots” in the inevitable march of history.

Pan-American Expo Medals and Tokens

The United States Treasury Department exhibit at the exposition was housed in the U.S. government buildings, situated near where visitors entered from the esplanade. Within the Treasury Department exhibit, the United States Mint struck the official medals for the exposition.

The U.S. Mint official medal was struck on the grounds in silver, copper, and brass. This medal, designed by G.T. Brewster, depicts an Native American figure astride a soaring eagle on the obverse, with a relief map of the Western Hemisphere and the logo from the fair on the reverse.

These official medals are designated as follows:

  • PCGS #642671, HK-287 – Silver (Rarity-6)
  • PCGS #642672, HK-288 – Copper BN (R-7)
  • PCGS #642673 – Copper RB
  • PCGS #642674 – Copper RD
  • PCGS #642675, HK-289 – Brass (R-8)
The 1901 Official Medal Pan-American Expo in silver. Courtesy of PCGS TrueView.
The 1901 Official Medal Pan-American Expo in silver. Courtesy of PCGS TrueView.

Other So-Called Dollars issued for the Pan American Expo include the President McKinley Assassination Dollar and the Buffalo Dollar. These medals are designated as:

  • PCGS #642676, HK-290 – McKinley Brass (R-6)
  • PCGS #642677, HK-290a – Aluminum (R-6)
  • PCGS #642678, HK-291 – Buffalo Brass (R-5)
McKinley Assassination Dollar in aluminum. Courtesy of PCGS TrueView.
McKinley Assassination Dollar in aluminum. Courtesy of PCGS TrueView.
Buffalo Dollar. Courtesy of PCGS TrueView.
Buffalo Dollar. Courtesy of PCGS TrueView.

In addition to the Mint and Treasury Department installation, there was another highly significant numismatic display at the Pan-American Expo. Separate from the Mint exhibit, in a small dedicated building bordering the midway, was an exhibit housing what was dubbed the “First Coin Machine Used By the U.S. Mint” serving as a souvenir concession. This steam press, which was used at the Philadelphia Mint from 1836 through 1874, was earlier displayed at the Centennial and then the Columbian expositions in 1876 and 1893, respectively.

This steam-operated press struck souvenir medals in two designs, including one serving as a Pan-American memento and the other featuring the Lord’s Prayer. They were offered from 25 cents to $2.50 for gold-plated and 14K compositions. The Lord’s Prayer design was offered in sterling silver for 35 cents, in addition to the gold issues.

Lord’s Prayer Medal

  • Gold-plated
  • Sterling Silver
  • 14K gold

Pan-American Medal

  • Gold-plated
  • 14K gold

Each of these souvenir coins included a card describing the press itself and the two souvenir token designs available from Historic Coin Press Co. of Buffalo, NY.

After the Expo

As with most fairs, the majority of the buildings and grounds of the Buffalo Pan-American Expo were cleared afterward. The only major building to survive from the fair is the New York State Building. But in a case of pure happenstance, the souvenir Pan-Am Coin Concession Hut survived the teardown. William Simon of the Simon Brewing family bought the hut and moved it to his property in Gardenville, New York, shortly after the fair.

The hut, used as a gazebo and goat shed, was rediscovered in 1999, although the story of the hut’s history was known to the family. The Werner family, current owners of the Gardenville property, contacted the Buffalo History Museum in 1999, inquiring if they would be interested in having it. Today, the shed has been restored to its original glory and is housed at the Forest Avenue Resource Center of the Buffalo Museum. Incidentally, the original fairgrounds has been a residential neighborhood for more than a century.

This brochure that was published for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis includes President William McKinley’s last speech, delivered at the 1901 Buffalo expo, and references the remarks he made supporting the expo to he held in St. Louis. Courtesy of Vic Bozarth.
This brochure that was published for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis includes President William McKinley’s last speech, delivered at the 1901 Buffalo expo, and references the remarks he made supporting the expo to he held in St. Louis. Courtesy of Vic Bozarth.

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Denver Coin Expo returns to National Western Complex

Over 100 exhibitors from around the country will join together for one of the largest and oldest coin shows in the Rocky Mountains this spring
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NGC Certifies Finest Known 1820 North West Company Token

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Counterfeit Coins Detection: California Fractional Gold

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2017 Inaugural Trump Dollar

Description: On January 20, 2017, New York businessman and reality TV star Donald J. Trump was inaugurated as the 45th President of the United States in Washington, D.C. at the White House and the Capitol Building. To celebrate, Liberty Dollar creator and convicted counterfeiter Bernard Von NotHaus is releasing a special Trump Inaugural commemorative version […]

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Ancient & World Coins – New from Atlas Numismatics

By Atlas Numismatics ……   We will be attending the FUN Convention and the New York International Numismatic Convention (NYINC) in January. Please note that we will only be able to carry a portion of the inventory available on our website; if you would like us to include any specific items for your examination at […]

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CoinWeek News Wire for November 25, 2016

By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for November 25, 2016 Brain Food 1.) Q&A: Erik Goldstein Erik J. Goldstein is the senior curator of mechanical arts and numismatics at the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and has been in this position since 2002. A student of military history and numismatics, he has lectured widely and instructs a three-year […]

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Bernard von NotHaus “Trump Dollar” Coin Production Halted + CoinWeek Exclusive Video 4K

By Everett Millman – Gainesville Coins ……. Following the historic election of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States, would you expect to see “The Donald” appear on a coin? Bernard von Nothaus, the notorious creator of the “Liberty Dollar®”, is way ahead of you! Trump Dollar Coin? It’s worth clarifying […]

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Collectors Intrigued by Political Campaign Memorabilia

By Jim Bisognani for Numismatic Guaranty Corporation ……   Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Baltimore Expo on Deck; Colonial Copper Caper As we go to press the numismatic calendar reveals that we are one week away from the Whitman Coin & Collectibles Winter Expo, the last major venue for 2016. Wow, where did this year […]

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CoinWeek News Wire for October 28, 2016

By Coinweek …. CoinWeek News Wire for October 28, 2016 Brain Food 1.) Is It Illegal to Deface US Currency? While this video may be ridiculously awesome, because Bill Murray is super cool, have you ever wondered if it is illegal to deface or alter a U.S. bank note? 2.) 7 Tips For Surviving Your First […]

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CoinWeek IQ: Three Things You Should Know Before You Start to Collect Medals

Medals are a vital area of numismatics, but their complexity and scope can seem intimidating for collectors looking to branch out away from coins. In this CoinWeek IQ video, filmed at the American Numismatic Association’s (ANA) 2016 World’s Fair of Money, American token and medal expert John Kraljevich offers three important tips to help collectors […]

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Exonumia: Challenge Coins Get a Hat-Tip in the Press

 

An article in today’s Washington Post calls attention to the collecting specialty of “challenge coins,” particularly CIA challenge coins. For those who are unfamiliar with the term, challenge coins are medallions that are imprinted with an organization’s insignia and distributed to its members

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WINGS Announces Pre-ANA World’s Fair of Money Free Submission Program

By WINGS Coins, LLC ….. WINGS Coins announces that for any five items submitted at regular price (US$12.50) that it will review an equal amount of items for free. This applies for any submission with a post-mark on or before August 8, 2016. Visit the website to download submission forms. You do not need to […]

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WINGS Announces Pre-ANA World’s Fair of Money Free Submission Program

By WINGS Coins, LLC …..   WINGS Coins announces that for any five items submitted at regular price (US$12.50) that it will review an equal amount of items for free. This applies for any submission with a post-mark on or before August 8, 2016. Visit the website to download submission forms. You do not need […]

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CoinWeek’s Weekly News Roundup – March 4, 2016

By Coinweek …. Here is a recap of some of the interesting, offbeat and other news items CoinWeek has come across this week. Brain Food 1.) The Evolution of Money Alex Hernandez, tech writer and founder of smartphone and computer technology site Techaeris.com, writes a brief introduction to the history of money and monetary payment […]

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