The United States Columbian Exposition 1892 - 1893 Silver Half Dollar

Order your 'US Columbus Exposition 1892 - 1893 US Silver Half Dollar' for just €59! (Plus €4.95 P&P)

The Columbus Exposition was the first commemorative Half Dollar ever struck in the U.S and it, therefore, holds a special place in the long and historic commemorative series. The first striking commenced in 1892 and then the final 1893.

The obverse features the bust right of Christopher Columbus. The Columbian Exposition Half Dollar was originally supposed to be made by U.S.J. Dunbar. His design was based on a portrait painted by Lorenzo Lotto of Columbus in 1512. The U.S. Mint’s Chief Engraver at the time, Charles E. Barber, derailed any attempt by Dunbar from producing the coin, and instead took on the project, basing his depiction of Columbus allegedly on a bust made by artist Olin L. Warner.

The US Columbus Exposition 1892-1893 US Silver Half Dollar is available to you for just €59 (plus €4.95 P&P) and celebrates the 400th anniversary of the discovery of the New World.

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Metal:

90% Silver

Denomination:

Half Dollar

Weight:

12.5g

Diameter:

30.6mm

Issued by:

U.S. Mint

Year of Issue:

1892 - 1893