Precious metals
1893 Columbian Expo Half Dollar BU
SKU: APMEX-5196
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Product Details
Product Details
This Columbian Half Dollar was the first United States commemorative coin. It was issued to raise funds for the 1892-1893 World's Columbian Exposition and marks the quadricentennial of Christopher Columbus' first voyage to the Americas.
Coin Highlights:
- Contains .3617 oz. of Silver.
Coin comes in protective packaging. Obverse: Features the bust right of Christopher Columbus.
The inscriptions surrounding the portrait read “UNITED STATES OF AMERICA” and “COLUMBIAN HALF DOLLAR” with the phrases divided by stars. Reverse: Depicts the Santa Maria, Columbus’ flagship with two globes below.
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Product Specifications
| Product ID | 5196 |
|---|---|
| Year | 1893 |
| Grade | Brilliant Unc |
| Grade Service | None |
| Denomination | 50 Cents |
| Mint Mark | P - Philadelphia (Not Shown) |
| Metal Content | 0.3617 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |