1893 50C Columbian Exposition Commemorative Half Dollar NGC MS63 High Grade. 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar – S50C Choice BU NGC MS-63. This spectacular 1893 Columbian Exposition Commemorative Half Dollar is a true piece of Americana, celebrating the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ first voyage to the Americas. Graded MS-63 by NGC, this Choice Brilliant Uncirculated coin boasts a stunning condition with full mint luster and sharp details. Grade: NGC MS-63 (Choice Brilliant Uncirculated). Population Census: NGC records show a total of 1,501 coins graded at MS-63, with only 3,061 graded higher, making this coin a desirable piece for collectors. Commemoration: Issued for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, the first official commemorative coin of the United States. Obverse: Features a portrait of Christopher Columbus, commemorating his historic voyage. Reverse: Depicts Columbus’ flagship, the Santa Maria, above two hemispheres, symbolizing the Old and New Worlds. Rarity Level: Classified as R2, indicating fewer than 5,001 total pieces in this condition. Don’t miss the opportunity to own a conditional rarity and a genuine piece of history from America’s first commemorative coinage!