1892 Silver US Commemorative Columbian half dollar PCGS MS62Nice Toning! As the first official U. Commemorative coin, this 90% silver half dollar was struck in limited quantities and issued to help fund the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The grand worlds fair honored the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus discovery of the New World and was dedicated in October 1892, but didnt open until May 1893. This important coinage first features a bust of Columbus on the obverse. The reverse, featuring Columbus flagship. Over two globes, was engraved by George T. Morgan of Morgan silver dollar fame. The half dollar kicked off the era of classic U. These classics and modern issues honor important American leaders, events, anniversaries and themes. Highlight your collection with the coin that started our U. Commemorative series the Columbian Exposition silver half dollar in attractive, affordable Genuine condition! You will get the exact coin pictured. Please check out my Store for other Great Deals! Failure to include this information may delay processing your return. The item “1892 Silver US Commemorative Columbian half dollar PCGS MS62Nice Toning! LQQK” is in sale since Friday, July 9, 2021. This item is in the category “Coins & Paper Money\Coins\ US\Commemorative\Silver (1892-1954)”. The seller is “pokerfan74″ and is located in Las Vegas, Nevada. This item can be shipped to United States.

• Certification: PCGS
• Modified Item: No
• Mint Location: Philadelphia
• Denomination: Half Dollar
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
• Year: 1892
• Grade: MS 62
• Strike Type: Business
• Composition: Silver
• Certification Number: 40323277
• Type: Commemorative