Historical Objects / Medals

Collection of Tyler Yates

Panama/Pacific International Exposition

Engraver:
Robert Aitken
Year:
1915
Country:
United States
Diameter:
38 mm
Obverse:
Greek god Mercury opening canal locks as ship Argo sails through.
·To·COMMEMORATE·THE·OPENING·oF·THE·PANAMA·CANAL·M·C·M·X·V
ON! SAIL ON!
AITKEN FECIT
Reverse:
Two women, representing the two hemispheres, surrounding the earth, with Panama centered in the view. Both supporting two cornucopias with a seagull below their feet.
·PANAMA-PACIFIC·INTERNATIoNAL·EXPOSITIoN·SAN·FRANCISCo·CALIFoRNIA·M·C·M·X·V

This medal was made for the Panama/Pacific International Exposition to commemorate the opening of the Panama Canal.