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Michael12179 Valued Member United States 85 Posts	Posted 04/18/2014 10:45 pm Never seen a coin like this before Report this Post to the Staff

Matteproof Pillar of the Community Korea, Republic Of 1881 Posts	Posted 04/18/2014 10:50 pm It's called a Columbian Exposition half dollar. Made out of 90% silver, these were made in 1892 and 1893 to commemorate Columbus's voyage to the Americas. they were sold for $1 at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, 1893. leftovers from the sales entered circulation like yours. In the condition above, Fine, they retail at about $10~15. Report this Post to the Staff
Michael12179 Valued Member United States 85 Posts	Posted 04/18/2014 10:53 pm Very cool...thank you for the prompt and informative reply Report this Post to the Staff
Joe2007 Pillar of the Community United States 3843 Posts	Posted 04/18/2014 10:58 pm They are the most affordable/obtainable older commemorative half dollars out there in circulated grades. 1892-1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar http://www.coinweek.com/commemorati...half-dollar/ Report this Post to the Staff
zxcccxz Pillar of the Community Canada 5417 Posts	Posted 04/18/2014 10:58 pm Grade it VG and its worth around $8. Report this Post to the Staff
Michael12179 Valued Member United States 85 Posts	Posted 04/18/2014 11:02 pm Thank you for the continued information...this website is a very we'll informed and friendly community. Everything has been very helpful...it's rather intimidating to be staring down he barrel of 200 pounds of old coins newly found. Report this Post to the Staff
bobby131313 Forum Dad United States 24173 Posts	Posted 04/18/2014 11:03 pm http://www.coincommunity.com/commem...f_dollar.asp Shop CCF Members on eBay. Report this Post to the Staff
Joseph7420 Bedrock of the Community Canada 11922 Posts	Posted 04/19/2014 9:56 pm VG-10. Report this Post to the Staff
flippy Pillar of the Community Australia 1874 Posts	Posted 04/21/2014 05:47 am VG8 Report this Post to the Staff
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