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2026 Oct 22 @ 17:30 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Buyer’s Premium of 15% will be added on the hammer price all items as per the Terms & Conditions of the sale.
A SPECIAL NOTE TO OUR U.S. CUSTOMERS:
We regret that lots will not be shipped into the United States. Please submit bids only if you are able to provide a secure delivery address within Canada. We apologize for the inconvenience and disappointment this may cause.
United States, 1893, World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, Bronze Medal. Awarded to the Geological Survey of Canada. This historically rich medal was awarded to individual exhibitors and companies who attended Chicago’s World Fair, which marked the 400th anniversary of explorer Christopher Columbus’ landing in the Americas in 1492, and was struck by the Scovill Manufacturing Company in Waterbury, Connecticut. On the medal’s obverse, a breathtaking and detailed scene of Columbus stepping on the shore by renowned American sculptor Augustus Saint-Gaudens is displayed in the foreground, while in the background on the right is inscribed ‘CHRISTOPHER COLVMBVS OCT. XII MCCCCXCII’, with the artist's signature on the bottom portion of the rim below Columbus’ portrait. The reverse, engraved by US Chief Mint Engraver Charles E. Barber, displays a central cartouche with the inscription “WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION IN COMMEMORATION OF THE FOUR HUNDREDTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE LANDING OF COLUMBUS MDCCCXCII MDCCCXCIII,” in five lines, and “TO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY OF CANADA.” Inscribed in the issuing field. The cartouche is flanked by flaming torches on both sides, winged figures representing fame and knowledge with a globe above, and a depiction of the Santa Maria ship at the bottom, with the artist's signature below. The medal is in fine overall condition, with some surface marks and nicks on the obverse at high points, and some verdigris in cavities on Columbus’ robe. However, the overall fields still display really nice detail, with light chocolate-brown reddish toning. The reverse of the medal displays nice, even light brown patina over all the fields, with only a red spot on the globe at the top, which doesn’t detract from the overall beauty and appeal of this historic piece. Specifications: Diameter: 76mm, Weight: 211.8g, Edge: Plain. A great addition to any Canadian medal collection, especially from early world expos.
The 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition, also known as Chicago’s World's Fair, was held in the American city from May 1st- October 30th, 1893. The Fair spanned 686 acres in Jackson Park and the Midway Plaisance along Chicago’s South Lakefront. The fair welcomed over 26 million people through its gates and represented over 46 nations and additional colonies, with over 70,000 exhibitors, according to the worldsfairchicago1893 website. Some of the notable attendees of the World’s Fair included New York Businessman and Socialite Leonard Beckwith Forbes, Inventor of the first practical telephone, Alexander Graham Bell, and Inventor Thomas A. Edison. One of purportedly 8 original medals awarded to the GSC during the exposition, and a very significant piece, thus.
Auction Location:
88 Mill Street Box 1494, Almonte, Ontario, K0A 1A0, Canada
Previewing Details:
Items will be avaiable for preview at the Toronto Reference Library on Thursday October 22nd, from 10am to 4:30 pm.
Ottawa residents may also preview the majority of items at the October 11th Ottawa Coin Show, held at the Westboro Legion from 9:00 until 3:00.
HST of 13% will be applied to any purchaser from ON; GST of 5% will be applied to any purchaser from Quebec; HST of 15% will be applied to any purchaser from NS, NB, NL or PEI. All other provinces in Canada 5% will be applied. No tax is charged on out of Country purchases. .999 Fine Silver & Gold items are HST-exempt within Canada.
Taxes:
| Tax | Rate | Desc. |
| GST |
5% |
BC |
| GST |
5% |
Alberta |
| GST |
5% |
Manitoba |
| HST |
5% |
HST Quebec |
| HST |
15% |
NB |
| HST |
15% |
NFLD |
| GST |
5% |
NWT |
| HST |
15% |
NS |
| GST |
5% |
Nunavut |
| HST |
13% |
Ontario |
| HST |
15% |
PEI |
| GST |
5% |
SASK |
| GST |
5% |
Yukon |
Buyer's Premiums:
| From (Incl.) | To (Excl.) | Premium |
| 0.00 |
Infinite |
15% |
Additional Fees:
Shipping Details:
Lot pick-up: In-person pickup at Coin Expo will be available on the Friday and Saturday, or at Alliance Coin & Banknote in Almonte beginning on October 29th (please call ahead to ensure are ready for you). All lots not picked up will be shipped at the bidders expense. We charge actual shipping costs on all orders. All lots will be shipped with tracking. On very small purchases, we will consider shipping by regular post, however in these situations full liability for loss rests with the buyer.
PLEASE NOTE: we are unable to ship lots from this sale into the United States
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Terms and Conditions at Alliance Coin Auctions
Credit and Deposits: All bidders must be approved. Those who do not have an established relationship with Alliance Coin & Banknote must provide an approved reference or a credit guarantee prior to the sale.
Buyer’s Premiums: A buyer’s premium of 15% for all floor/mail/email/online/phone bidders will be added to the hammer price. Appropriate GST or HST will be added for lots delivered in Canada. No taxes will be added if shipped out of the country. All accounts not paid within 30 days will result in an interest charge of 2% per month calculated from November 1st, 2026.
Auction Conduct: All our starting bids will be opened at approximately 10% above the second highest mail or computer bid. If there are no mail bids, auctioneer will start the bids at the reserve price, or half of the low estimate, or where possible, call for an opening bid. Advances are at the discretion of the auctioneer. In the event there are identical bids, earliest bid and floor bids will take priority. We reserve the right to withdraw any lot prior to the sale. Lots are sold to the highest bidder at an average rate of 120 lots per hour.
Bidding Procedures: Bids may be made in advance of the auction, by phone, mail, in person, fax 613-256-7319, or email info@alliancecoin.com. Live telephone bids can be facilitated with arrangements made in advance. ALL Mail, fax and email bids must arrive to our office no later than Wednesday October 21st at 12 noon EDT. The auction will be conducted on iCollector.com and all mail bids will be entered online. Alliance Coin Auctions reserves the right to refuse bids deemed not in good faith. We are not responsible for bidder errors so please check your bids carefully. Bidding increments are at the discretion of the auctioneer, the scale below must be followed, any uneven bids may not be accepted:
0 – 100 5
100 - 250 10
250 – 1,000 25
1,000 – 5,000 100
5,000 – 10,000 250
Grading Standards and Description: The Cataloguers have taken every reasonable measure to ensure that all the lots are as described by Alliance Coin & Banknote. Many of the lots are third party graded by PCGS, BCS, PMG, ICCS, NGC, CCCS - We feel these are the most recognized grading companies in the industry.
Return Policies: Returns will be accepted by absentee bidders for lots that have been misattributed or incorrectly catalogued. We guarantee that all items are genuine and we will refund anything that has been misrepresented by the cataloguers. Certified grading concerns are to be dealt with through the certified grading company, not Alliance Coin Auctions. No returns will be accepted on graded material. All floor sales are final, including those who choose to use our agent. Absolutely no returns will be accepted after 45 days as consignors are then paid in full.
Lot pick-up/Shipping Details: Lot pickup is available at the Coin Expo Friday and Saturday October 23rd and 24th, and also at our Almonte location beginning on October 29th (please call ahead to ensure we are ready for you). Potential pickup also available in Ottawa with prior arrangements. All lots not picked up will be shipped at the bidders expense. We charge actual shipping costs on all orders, which will be sent with tracking by Express Post, Tracked Packet, Registered Post, or Federal Express. Small-value invoices may be sent by regular post on request, however full liability will rest with the buyer in case of loss or theft in transit.
Payment Details: Cheques must clear before shipping; money orders and certified cheques will be verified and shipped within 48 hours of receipt. Cash payments at the show are accepted. Email payments also accepted. Credit Card and Paypal payments are accepted at a 3.0% premium to cover fees.
PLEASE ensure your "preferred method of payment" as specified in your icollector profile is correct, as we will assume that information to be correct unless notified otherwise.
Catalogue Values: All values are listed in Canadian Funds.
Abbreviations: Within the catalogue you will find many abbreviations, the list below describes each of them:
a about (aEF – about Extra Fine)
Al Aluminum
Approx. Approximate
AGW Actual Gold Weight
AR Silver
AE Brass, Bronze, or Copper
AU Gold
ASW Actual Silver Weight
AV Gold
Bo Bowman
BR Breton
Cat Catalogue
CH Charlton
Co Courteau
COA Certificate of Authenticity
Cu Copper
C/S Counter Stamp
EF Extremely Fine
F Fine
FDC Fleur de Coin
G Good
grm grams
l left
Ler LeRoux
mm Millimeters
r right
S/N Serial Number
Std Seated
Unc Uncirculated
VF Very Fine
VG Very Good
WM White Metal