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Columbian Exposition Half Dollar - 1892-1893

Production Process: Unknown   Coin Type: Commemorative   Denomination: Half Dollar    Authorized Mintage Maximum: 5,000,000   Production Facility: Philadelphia   Public Law Number: 203   Congressional Number: 52   Approval Date: 08/05/1892  
Portrait of Christopher Columbus in profile. Inscribed Columbian Half Dollar and United States of America.
Obverse: Download
Obverse Description:
This was the first commemorative coin produced by the United States Mint. It shows Christopher Columbus in profile and has two inscriptions: Columbian Half Dollar and United States of America.
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber

Obverse Designer 2:
Olin Lewis Warner

Image of a sailing ship and two globes. Inscribed World's Columbian Exposition and Chicago 1492 1893.
Reverse: Download
Reverse Description:
The reverse shows Columbus flagship, the Santa Maria, with two globes and the inscriptions: World's Columbian Exposition and Chicago 1492 1893.
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan

Reverse Designer 2:
Olin Lewis Warner

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