1893 Columbian Commemorative Half Dollar coin graded at MS 64 by NGC and Endorsed by CAC in an old NGC “Fattie” holder. Housed in the desirable NGC “Fattie” holder, this Philadelphia-minted coin features designs by Charles E. Barber and George T. Boasting vibrant, original luster with no abrasions into the metal, its surfaces display captivating color-sand-gold centers gracefully transition to rich tones of magenta, cobalt, honey-gold, and sunset orange at the periphery. With a strong commemorative strike and excellent detail on the reverse sails, this piece stands out among a large mintage of over 1.5 million. With 2,109 graded MS64 and just 1,017 finer at NGC, this premium-toned CAC-approved example is a standout for collectors seeking beauty, history, and pedigree. Feel free to request other photos and we’d be happy to provide. We shot a couple sets with different lighting characteristics but no filtering or doctoring – all natural photos! We did our best to carefully provide the most accurate photos as possible. Coin: 1893 Fifty Cent Columbian Commemorative graded by NGC at MS 64. Year/Mint: Produced in 1892 at the Philadelphia Mint. Holder: Popular and sought after NGC Fattie. Additional Certification: CAC Green. Obverse Designer: Charles E. Reverse Designer: George T. Composition: 90% Silver 10% Copper. Weight: 12.5 Grams. Actual Silver Weight: 0.3617o. Quite large mintage for a commemorative issue! NGC Pop Stats: PCGS has 2,109 at MS 64 with 1,017 graded higher. Strike: Very well struck commemorative issue strike that well represents the design intent of this issue including strong lines on the reverse sails. Surfaces: Lustrous original surfaces with not cuts or abrasians into the metal with some surface level scuffs under magnification that you’d expect. Color: Very eye pleasing sand-gold centers that flow to a gorgeous mix of magenta, cobalt, honey gold, and sunset orange as your eyes drift to the the edges. Very attractive Gem specimen that comes much more original white than most Columbians. About the Columbian Commemorative Coin. The Columbian half dollar is a coin issued by the Bureau of the Mint in 1892 and 1893. The first traditional United States commemorative coin, it was issued both to raise funds for the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition and to mark the quadricentennial of the first voyage to the Americas of Christopher Columbus, whose portrait it bears. The Columbian half dollar was the first American coin to depict a historical person.