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½ Dollar (Columbian Exposition) , United States
1892-1893

Obverse

Reverse
Coin Details
Obverse
Description:
Portrait of Christopher Columbus facing right with the denomination below
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
*UNITED STATES OF AMERICA* COLUMBIAN HALF DOLLAR
Reverse
Description:
The ship Santa Maria sailing to the left above 2 half planispheres that divides the date 1493 with a legend around the rim and the date below.
Script:
Latin
Lettering:
WORLD'S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO 14 92 *1893*
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Year1892 ~ 1893
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