Dollar - Unveiling of the Grant Monument Type I

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Inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: Lincoln Park / Chicago / October 7, 1891. / Erected / by the Citizens / of / Chicago Commemorative of the Unveiling of the Grant Monument

Comment

Most issues of this general type were of official nature. Local statues and monuments usually were financed by public contributions. Considerable revenue often was derived from sale of medals and other souvenirs commemorating event.