1893 World's Fair Commemorative Silver Half Dollar
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NGC Graded Brilliant Uncirculated (Adjectival). Defined specifically on NGC website "Any coins that would grade from 60-70"Good strike struck, high luster with some marks Overall attractive - Pleasing eye appeal. 1893 World's Columbian Exposition Commemorative Silver Half Dollar Coin. Contains 90% Silver This historic 90% silver half dollar is from the first official U.S. commemorative coin issue. The mint struck these coins to commemorate the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Designed by Olin Lewis Warner, it was brought to life by two legends of American coinage. The obverse was engraved by Charles E. Barber, who created the classic Liberty Head motif. It bears a detailed bust of Christopher Columbus. George T. Morgan, creator of the Morgan dollar, engraved the reverse. It depicts Columbus’ flagship, the Santa Maria, above two hemispheres and the dates 1492 and 1892. This 127 Year old historic coin is in very fine condition. [Gold, Silver] [Coins] [Numismatics]
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1893 World's Fair Commemorative Silver Half Dollar
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