1/2 Dollar Columbian Exposition

€4,396.00
IssuerUnited States
Year1892-1893
TypeCirculating commemorative coin
Value1/2 Dollar = 50 Cents (1/2 USD)
CurrencyDollar (1785-date)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight12.5 g
Dimensions30.61 mm
Thickness2.15 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#117
Obverse descriptionPortrait of Christopher Columbus facing right with the denomination below
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse lettering*UNITED STATES OF AMERICA* COLUMBIAN HALF DOLLAR
Reverse descriptionThe ship Santa Maria sailing to the left above 2 half planispheres that divides the date 1493 with a legend around the rim and the date below.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringWORLD`S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO 14 92 *1893*
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1892  - - 950 000
1893  - - 1 550 405
Catalog ID1099328930
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