This is a wonderful coin thank you for sharing it with us.
here is what we learned about snow globes~
The "domed" appearing snowglobes were actually glass spheres made from leaded glass, filled with water, sealed, and then placed on top of ceramic or cast iron bases. The "snow" was bone chips or tiny pieces of porcelain, and even sawdust had been used. These began making their debut in the 1920's to the US, and soon became a popular collector's item. Oftentimes they are still called snowdomes by many.
Plastic snowglobe from New Orleans for Mardi Gras. Given to the webmistress by her daughter. The favorite of her snowglobe collection!
In the 1940's, snowglobes were used for advertising by many companies. They also became popular religious gifts for children. The snow inside sometimes gold glitter or even soap chips. Now days, the glass is thinner, and oftentimes, plastic is used for the globe, while the "snow" is actually small pieces of plastic. The water inside is a mix of water and glycerin. They abound in all shapes and sizes, especially during the holiday season. Plastic domes made their mark in the 1950's.