1893 World's Columbian Exposition Silver Commemorative Half Dollar
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1893 World's Columbian Exposition Silver Commemorative Half Dollar
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Brand: US Mint
1893 World's Columbian Exposition Silver Commemorative Half Dollar
Step back in time to the grandest spectacle of the 19th century with this 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar. Struck by the United States Mint to commemorate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's historic voyage and to raise funds for the legendary 1893 Chicago World's Fair, this coin represents the very birth of the classic U.S. commemorative coin series. Sold originally at the fairgrounds for a premium of $1.00 each, this piece could have easily been tucked away as a cherished souvenir by an awe-struck visitor walking through the majestic "White City". Over its 130+ years, this coin likely witnessed the dawn of the 20th century, passing through generation to generation, acquiring its historic circulated character and deep, vintage patina. Featuring a classical obverse portrait of Columbus and a detailed reverse of his flagship, the Santa María, it stands as a timeless crossover between rich American history and pure numismatic silver value. Add this genuine piece of the Gilded Age to your portfolio today and capture a permanent artifact from a fair that changed the world forever.
Country: United States
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Denomination: Half Dollar ($0.50)
Mintage: 1,550,405
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Denomination: Half Dollar ($0.50)
Mintage: 1,550,405
Weight: Gross Piece Weight: 12.50 grams / 0.4409 ounces / 0.4019 Troy ounces; Net Precious Metal Weight: 11.25 grams / 0.3968 ounces / 0.3617 Troy ounces
Dimensions: Diameter: 30.61 mm / Thickness: 2.15 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / COLUMBIAN HALF DOLLAR; Reverse Lettering: WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO / 1492 / 1893; Edge: Reeded
Variety: Classic Commemorative – World's Columbian Exposition
Coin Designer and Design: Obverse Designer: Charles E. Barber (based on a plaster model by Olin Lewis Warner) featuring a right-facing bust of Christopher Columbus; Reverse Designer: George T. Morgan (based on a plaster model by Olin Lewis Warner) depicting the flagship Santa María sailing left above two hemispheres
Condition - Circulated (Very Good / Fine details with moderate wear across the hair lines and ship sails, featuring typical field marks and heavy dark toning spots/environmental aging consistent with decades of long-term storage or handling) - See Pictures
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