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Commemorative Coins
Common, scarce and rare U.S. commemorative coins (1892 to date) at Mintmark.com.
“COMMEMORATIVESClassic Commemorative Silver and Gold(1892-1893) World's Columbian Exposition Half DollarThe first United States commemorative coin was the Columbian half dollar designed by Olin Lewis Warner. Charles E. Barber engraved by the obverse, showing the bust of Columbus [Christopher Columbus]; and George T. Morgan engraved the reverse, a representation of Columbus' flagship the Santa Maria above two hemispheres. The coins were sold for $1 each at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago during 1893. A great many remained unsold and a substantial quantity was later released for circulation at face value. Approximately 100 brilliant proofs [proof coins] were struck for each date . . .” A GUIDE BOOK OF UNITED STATES COINS
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