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1887 MA Charitable Mechanics 16th Exhibition Medal

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Approximate Current Value: $97

Category: Julian Professional Medals (1823-1890)

History, Information, and Value of 1887 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association 16th Exhibition Medal

Value of 1887 Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association 16th Exhibition Medal

This medal was commissioned by the Massachusetts Charitable Mechanic Association. The obverse displays a woman sitting and facing to the left. She is surrounded by various scientific and industrial tools. The legend around reads, “BE JUST AND FEAR NOT; F.N. MITCHELL SC.” The reverse displays a wreath surrounded by the legend along the outer edge of the medal. At the top is an arm and a hammer. The legend reads, “AWARDED TO THE FIFTEENTH EXHIBITION 1884, MASSACHUSETTS CHARITABLE MECHANIC ASSOCIATION. FOUNDED 1795; INC. 1806; BE JUST AND FEAR NOT.”