1892 Columbian Expo Commemorative Half Dollar 10302.55-A

The 1892 Columbian Exposition half dollar is a landmark piece in American numismatics — the first commemorative coin ever struck by the United States Mint. Issued to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's arrival in the Americas, it was sold at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. The obverse features a portrait of Columbus, while the reverse depicts the flagship Santa María above two hemispheres. This example offers a straightforward way to add a historically significant U.S. commemorative to your collection.

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