1893 Columbian half dollar1893 Columbian half dollar The Columbian half dollar is a coin issued by the Bureau of the Mint in 1892 and 1893. The first traditional United States commemorative coin, it was issued both to raise funds for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition and to mark the quadricentennial of the first voyage to the Americas of Christopher Columbus, whose portrait it bears. The Columbian half dollar was the first American coin to depict a historical person. The

rose-gold plated Walking Liberty with foliate bundle in front of the sun to the obverse and the National Seal to the reverse

This last-year-of-issue Franklin silver half dollar offers both numismatic and historical significance

And while mintages of these coins are open throughout the year

1902-O S$1 Morgan Dollar

which enhanced trade with Asian countries

and about 36 years after the originals

representing the original colonies

Special Edition American Flag printed on the label

and eight stars

All 2012 American Silver Eagle coins are made up of one ounce of pure silver

uncirculated condition

Her cap is adorned with wheat and cotton as a tribute to America's agricultural history