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Description
In 1893, the United States Mint introduced the first Commemorative coin in United States history...

The 1893 Columbus Half Dollar

This Half Dollar was struck for the World's Columbian Exposition held in Chicago combined with the 400th Anniversary of the discovery of America by Christopher Columbus.

On August 5, 1892 Congress approved a bill providing for a U.S. Silver Dollar of legal weight and fineness, in quanities not to exceed 5,000,000 pieces...later to be known as this Columbus Half Dollar.

It is presumed that these Columbian Half Dollars were made from melted down early Seated Liberty, Three Cent pieces, Half Dimes, Trade Dollars and other obsolete Silver coins.

The obverse shows the bust of Columbus while the reverse has a representation of Columbus' flag ship the Santa Maria above two hemispheres.

Did you know?

The 1893 Columbus Half Dollar is the first United States Coin to bear the image of a specific person - Christopher Columbus. Prior U.S. Mint issues were all renderings of Liberty.

Cool coin to add to your collection. Shipping is FREE in the USA. Thank you.

Questions & Comments

Is there any type of certification to say this is not a replica? Or is it a replica?

Jun 18th, 2016 at 5:04:58 PM PDT by

It is not a replica, but I have no certificate.

Jun 18th, 2016 at 5:45:23 PM PDT by

Ahh..I was looking at Proof prices now it makes more sense! Nice Coin lol

Jun 18th, 2016 at 5:14:49 PM PDT by

Thank you

Jun 18th, 2016 at 5:45:47 PM PDT by

Coin is real, I own several of them, would cost more to make a replica than it would be worth. These are 90% silver and were only made for two years, 1892 and 1893. They were not meant for circulation but many of them found their way into circulation as they were selling them for $1.00 and face value was only .50 which in 1892 was a lot of money for the common man.

Jun 26th, 2016 at 8:16:23 AM PDT by

That is very interesting. I heard but nit sure that they were made for or in honor of the world's fair in Chicago at that time. Thank you for the information.

Jun 26th, 2016 at 8:20:17 AM PDT by

Yes were selling them to actually raise money for the World's fair but so few of them sold ( if only they knew they were creating a rarity ) that they started melting them down and then people started snatching them up.

Jun 26th, 2016 at 8:23:18 AM PDT by

Check this out for more info on the coin it may help for anyone asking
http://www.coinweek.com/coins/commemoratives/commemorative-stories-1892-93-columbian-half-dollars/

Jun 26th, 2016 at 8:26:39 AM PDT by

Thank you so much

Jun 26th, 2016 at 11:59:52 AM PDT by

Great Auction

Jun 26th, 2016 at 3:23:40 PM PDT by

Thanks

Jun 26th, 2016 at 3:24:34 PM PDT by

Returning in a week due to a family emergency, I will ship to winner when I get back. Sorry.

Jul 1st, 2016 at 10:23:06 PM PDT by

1893 Columbus Commemorative Half Dollar Coin is in the Collectibles | Coins category