1892 Columbian Expo Half Dollar MS-62 NGC
Numismatic
1892 Columbian Expo Half Dollar MS-62 NGC
Issued for the famous World's Fair in Chicago, this 1892 silver coin represents the very beginning of the United States commemorative coin tradition. Struck in 90 percent silver, the half dollar serves as a physical monument to the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus reaching the Americas. The obverse displays a profile portrait of Christopher Columbus, developed by Charles Barber from an initial concept by Olin Warner. On the reverse, George T. Morgan adapted another concept by Warner to depict the explorer's flagship, the Santa Maria, sailing above two globes representing the hemispheres. The inscriptions on the coin highlight the Columbian Exposition in Chicago alongside the 1892 date. This particular specimen has been certified in Mint State 62 (MS-62) condition, preserving the intricate details of the dual-artist design. Containing 0.3617 troy ounces of pure silver, the coin stands as a fascinating crossover of numismatic artistry and world's fair history.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1892 |
| Grade | MS-62 (NGC) |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3617 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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