Lot 2507

Sale 103 · Important Australian & World Coins, Tokens, Medals & Banknotes

Description

USA, 1892 World's Columbian Exposition commemorative silver half dollar. Toned, uncirculated.

In a slab by PCGS as MS65. Mintage was 950,000. The first United States commemorative coin was the Columbian half dollar. The obverse shows the bust of Columbus, and G. T. Morgan engraved the reverse having a representation of Columbus' flagship the Santa Maria above two hemispheres.

Estimate
$250
Result Status
Sold
Prices Realised
$300

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