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Sir Ferrari Pillar of the Community United States 671 Posts	Posted 07/02/2008 11:52 pm Hello board! I am not too familiar with commemerative US coins (usually collect Roman Imperials) and I was just wondering about your opinions on the grade/value of this. I picked it up for 10$ at a local flea market. Thanks in advance. Obverse Image: untitled.jpg 25.2 KB Reverse Image: untitled2.jpg 17.89 KB Edited by Sir Ferrari 07/03/2008 01:54 am Report this Post to the Staff

Jaobler Pillar of the Community United States 6384 Posts	Posted 07/03/2008 3:09 pm Hello Sir, and welcome to the forum! This is a Columbian commemorative half dollar, issued in both 1892 and 1893 to celebrate the World Columbian Exhibition in Chicago. The mintages were high and many were not sold at the time but instead entered circulation at face value. Silver content is equal to that of a standard US silver half dollar. Current melt value is about $6, but these coins sell for somewhat more than melt. Your coin shows light wear from circulation but retains some luster and has no damage. I'd call it an easy AU-50, maybe a bit higher. For $10 I'd say you got a pretty good deal! Report this Post to the Staff
Sir Ferrari Pillar of the Community United States 671 Posts	Posted 07/03/2008 5:41 pm Thanks for all the info! Report this Post to the Staff
Sir Ferrari Pillar of the Community United States 671 Posts	Posted 07/03/2008 6:01 pm Oh, and should I get it professionally graded or is it not worth it? Report this Post to the Staff
GO Moderator United States 6563 Posts	Posted 07/03/2008 6:06 pm $10 to grade a $10 coin. It's your call but I'd pass honestly Report this Post to the Staff
Steamwalker Valued Member United States 201 Posts	Posted 07/03/2008 6:54 pm I would agree, it's not worth all that much even in MS. Report this Post to the Staff
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