1893 Columbian Half Dollar 50C – PCGS Genuine Cleaned, XF Detail
Offered for sale is an 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar, certified by PCGS as Genuine – Cleaned, XF Detail.
This historic U.S. commemorative half dollar was issued in connection with the 1892–1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It was the first commemorative coin officially issued by the United States.
COIN DETAILS:
Year: 1893
Denomination: 50 Cents
Series: Columbian Half Dollar
Composition: 90% Silver / 10% Copper
Weight: 12.5 grams
Diameter: 30.6 mm
Mintage: 1,550,405
Grading Service: PCGS
Certification: Genuine – Cleaned
Details Grade: XF Detail
Designers: Olin Levi Warner and Charles E. Barber
The obverse features a portrait of Christopher Columbus, while the reverse depicts the Santa Maria above two hemispheres.
This example exhibits Extremely Fine (XF) detail. PCGS has noted evidence of cleaning, so the coin was certified without a numerical grade.
An interesting addition to a collection of U.S. commemorative coins, early American silver, or Columbian Exposition memorabilia.
The actual coin pictured is the coin you will receive. Please review all photos carefully for the coin’s exact appearance, surfaces, and condition.
