World's Columbian Exposition Silver Commemorative Half Dollar (1892-1893) in XF+ Condition

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We are pleased to offer for sale this World's Columbian Exposition Silver Commemorative Half Dollar (1892-1893) in XF-40 or Better Condition.  This Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar was the First Commemorative Coin issued by the United States making it a rare collector's piece.  The coins were sold for $1 each at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago in 1893.  This coin was designed by Olin Lewis Warner and engraved by Charles E Barber (obverse) and George T Morgan (reverse).  The obverse of the Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar features the bust of Columbus.  The reverse of the Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar features a representation of Columbus's flagship the Santa Maria above two hemispheres.  There were only 2,500,405 of this Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar minted at the Philadelphia Mint in 1892 and 1893, making it of great worth and value to the commemorative coin collector. The Columbian Exposition Commemorative Coin is comprised of .900 silver and .100 copper (90% Silver), has a diameter of 30.6mm, and weighs 12.5 grams.

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Year: 
1893
Denomination: 
Half Dollar (50C)
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