Description: The Columbian Exposition Half Dollar was the first commemorative coin produced by the U.S. Mint. It was released in 1892 to commemorate the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The exposition celebrated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ 1492 voyage to the Americas. This 1893 50C Columbian Exposition Commemorative Half Dollar is a rare and valuable coin for any collector. Made of silver with a fineness of 0.9, this uncirculated coin features a business strike type and is certified by NGC with a grade of MS 63. The coin also has a certification number of 4437256-005, adding to its authenticity. The coin was minted in Philadelphia and is a part of the United States country/region of manufacture. It features a variety of Columbian and is categorized under Coins & Paper Money, Coins: US, Commemorative, and Silver (1892-1954). This coin is a must-have for any serious collector looking to add a rare and valuable piece to their collection. Country: United States of America Year: 1893 Type: Columbian Exposition Half Dollar Denomination: 50C; .50 cents Mint: Philadelphia Composition: 90% Silver Weight: 12.5 g ASW (Actual Silver Weight): .36169 oz t Diameter: 30.61mm Thickness: 2.15mm Edge: Reeded Obverse Designer: Charles E. Barber Obverse Design: Right facing portrait of Columbus flanked by the words “United States of America” and “Columbian Half Dollar” Reverse Designer: George T. Morgan Reverse Design: Port view of Santa Maria above two hemispheres flanked by the date 1492 and the words “World’s Columbian Exposition Chicago” encircle the rim with the date of striking at bottom Grading Company: NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Corporation) Grade: MS63 (MS- Mint State) Label: Standard Brown Coin comes in a graded NGC holder. Holder has light surface scratches from age and storage. Please view all pictures for details. No box or paperwork. Item is sold as is. Welcome to the Gold Depot-Griffith online auctions. We are a family owned and operated retail business with 3 store locations situated in Northwest Indiana just minutes from I80/94. Our store hours are through Friday 9am-5pm and we are closed Sundays. Voted ‘Best of the Region’ in 2020, 2021, and 2022, we are life members of the American Numismatic Association (number ____). We carry a full line of coins, fine jewelry, and collectibles. All items are sold as is. No returns. Please view all pictures for details. Please note: pictures are edited/cropped/enlarged to capture the best details possible. Please also read descriptions in their entirety for exact details such as measurements, finger sizes, condition, etc. We do not ship internationally. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We do ship USPS Priority Shipping on all items for insurance purposes. Items up to $100 in value are automatically covered with insurance. Any additional insurance needed will be added and paid for by us. We do add $1 for packaging materials. We can combine shipping on multiple items. Please allow us to send an updated invoice with the new shipping charges prior to paying on combined items. Please feel free to message us with any questions or look us up online.
Price: 130 USD
Location: Griffith, Indiana
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Composition: Silver
Certification Number: 4437256-005
Strike Type: Business
Fineness: 0.9
Grade: MS 63
Certification: NGC
Denomination: 50C
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Year: 1893
Features: Commemorative
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Variety: Columbian