Columbian Exposition Half Dollar
The First USA Commemorative issue
Chicago World's Fair 1893
Coin Description
Front: A bust of Chistopher Columbus in the center of the coin. Around the rim, "United States of America - Columbian Half Dollar".
Reverse: The Columbus Ship "Santa Maria" in the center. The date "1492" divided by a world map. Around the rim, "World's Columbian Exposition Chicago" and the date 1892 or 1893.
| Cat # |
Item |
Type |
Diameter |
Weight |
Mintage |
AU |
Unc |
| Y C15 |
Columbian Expo 1892 |
Silver/.900 |
30.6 mm |
12.5 grams |
950,000 |
out of stock |
out of stock |
| Y C16 |
Columbian Expo 1893 |
Silver/.900 |
30.6 mm |
12.5 grams |
1,548,300 |
out of stock |
out of stock |
 
| AU |
About Uncirculated |
| Unc |
Uncirculated |
Almost Uncirculated (AU): All of the detail will be visible. The coin will exhibit some wear on the highest points of the coin.
Uncirculated (Unc): A coin that did not enter circulation. Will exhibit original mint luster.
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