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Good information as always, Commems. I've always liked the Columbian half.
Love the lighter also, where'd you come across that one?
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Pillar of the Community
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Nice article. Having been born in Chicago, I have one of those in my collection...
If you ever go to Riverside, Illinois - about 3 mile west of Chicago, (half the Brookfield Zoo is in Riverside) near the corner of Blackhawk and Cowley, there is a "house of the future" there from the fair.
It kinda looks like a cape cod type home and is rather plain looking, and in the back yard of a house on Michaux Rd there is one of the ticket booths. It's octagon (gazebo) shaped, about 12 -15 feet around.
Riverside is a National Historic Landmark for its design (Frederick Law Olmsted, the designer of Central Park in NYC, did the layout). It also has several Frank Lloyd Wright homes there.
There is also a book called Devil in the White City, about a serial killer operating the same time as the fair was going on.
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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@DeputyMax: Thanks for the positive feedback - always appreciated! I should have labeled the second piece, it's actually a match case/safe vs. a lighter. You can learn more about how I came to acquire it here: 1892 World's Columbian Exposition Match SafeCollecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Thanks for the interesting article, although I'm skeptical about the fishing pole!
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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...although I'm skeptical about the fishing pole! Just a joke - no fishing pole on the coin! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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@mtuma3: If I ever get to Chicago again, I'll do my best to check out your suggestions. Thanks! @jbuck: I'm a big believer in the long-term! (Of course, a large number of folks today are much more focused on the short-term.  ) Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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I'm a big believer in the long-term!  Quote:Of course, a large number of folks today are much more focused on the short-term. I share your disappointment.  |
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Spent way too much time looking for the fishing pole....   However always an enjoyable read Thanks commems... |
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Good thing these weren't made this year or they did not have the modern mindset in 1892/3. There would be : P-unc, P-proof, W-reverse proof, CC-enhanced unc., O-unc., S-struck in gold (unc and proof), D with privy mark, (all of the above in silver and clad exc the gold) P-colorized satin finish and a cheesy bronze medal. All 20 pieces for only ... $ can't say, check the gold price first...
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Spent way too much time looking for the fishing pole... @Greasy Fingers: It's obvious you need a stronger coin glass!  Thanks for the continued support! Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Thanks Commems, good article.
The Columbian was the first commemorative I bought spending a lot of time studying the obverse and reverse details to aid me identifying potential wear locations. I wanted a raw example and think using many of the ship's finer points like the masts fabric lines(rigging), ship sides and globes, etc.
My search now is for a beautiful Texas.
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Having been born and raised Chicago (far southeast side), this one has always been among my favorites, especially the artistry on the reverse. What I find a bit more fascinating is that these were actually used in eveyday commerce, given the number of slicks of this coin I've seen -- anhalf dollar is still a half dollar to non-collectors &  Which again I suppose bears out the idea that it's collectors like us who create, trade and sell on the "value" beyond melt and face value. |
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We recently bought both an 1892 and 1893 dated Columbian Exposition half dollar. Does anyone know if there are any that are proof coins? And if so, how do you tell the difference? I read there are a few proofs floating around of the Isabella, but can find nothing on the Columbians. I'm a newbie in coin collecting and still learning....
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CCF Master Historian of USA Commemoratives
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Does anyone know if there are any that are proof coins? Yes, there are known proofs for the 1892 (approximately 100) and the 1893 (less than a dozen). Quote:
And if so, how do you tell the difference? In general terms, the sharpness of the coin's edges and design details are proof diagnostics. On a proof coin, the sharpness of detail found on the coin (e.g., the sails and ship rigging) is at a level not generally seen on MS coins. Proof Columbian half dollar are not inexpensive coins. 1892 coins in an uncirculated (vs. impaired) state will typically sell for several thousand dollars (and up!) and 1893 examples in the same state can approach (or exceed) $20,000 depending on grade. Collecting history one coin or medal at a time! (c) commems. All rights reserved.
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Butterfly1972,  to the Community! |
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