One 1893 Columbian half dollar with rim damage: the rim is bent and scraped in places and shows signs of a former jewelry mount. Dark toning and wear. Not graded. You receive the exact coin shown.
America's first commemorative coin: the 1893 Columbian half dollar, struck for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Columbus is on the front; his flagship and two globes are on the back.
Please note the damage: the rim of this coin is bent and scraped in places, most likely from being set in a jewelry mount at some point. It is priced as a damaged coin.
Collector Specifications
Country: United States
Year: 1893
Denomination: 50¢
Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
Weight: 12.5 g (11.25 g silver)
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Finish: Circulated, damaged rim
Edge: Reeded
Certificate: Not included
Packaging: Loose (no packaging)
Condition: Circulated; DAMAGED RIM (bent and scraped, likely from a former jewelry mount); dark toning and wear; not graded
Mintage: 4,052,105 struck in 1893 (2,501,700 later melted)
Designer: Charles E. Barber (obverse); George T. Morgan (reverse); from models by Olin Levi Warner
Historical Significance
The Columbian half was the first traditional U.S. commemorative coin and the first U.S. coin to show a real historical person. It was sold at the fair for $1, twice face value, but sales were hurt by the Panic of 1893; of the 4,052,105 struck that year, 2,501,700 were later melted and many others went into circulation.
Why We Love This One
A 130-year-old piece of the Chicago World's Fair, in 90% silver. The rim damage is part of its story and keeps the price friendly.
Please note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.
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