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1871-dated Chicago Fire Bronze Medal, J-CM-13 51mm NGC MS65 Prooflike

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Simply OUTSTANDING coloration on both obverse and reverse!

Dated "1871" but struck in 1872, Chicago Fire Commemorative Medal. By William Barber. Julian CM-13. Bronze. MS-65 Prooflike (NGC).

Five hundred examples of this medal were struck in July of 1872 using bronze recovered from the Chicago Courthouse bell. The medal commemorates the Great Chicago Fire of October 8-10, 1871, that is believed to have killed nearly 300 people and destroyed more than three square miles of the city. We are aware of and have seen a 3" x 4 1/2" document that certifies that these Chicago Fire medals were struck from the Courthouse bell and carries an assurance from the Philadelphia Mint Chief Coiners Department attesting to it and further signed by A. Loudon Snowden, Chief Coiner - later to be Superintendent of the Mint. (Document not included, unfortunately!)

$2,500.00
More Information
PCGS # 784647
Grading Service NGC
Year of Issue 1871
Grade MS65
Denom Type U.S. Mint Medal
Numeric Denomination Medal
Mint Location Philadelphia
Designation PL
Circ/UnCirc Uncirculated
Strike Type Business
Holder Variety J-CM-13, AE 51mm
Grade Add On NONE
Holder Type N/A

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