![]() “A Proof Columbian half dollar would have cost more than $1, while the Barber half dollar would cost the collector only a few cents more than face value,” he explained. Morgan’s reverse depicts a three-masted caravel (representing the Santa Maria) above two cartographic hemispheres.Ĭommemorative coin expert Anthony Swiatek wrote in his Encyclopedia of commemoratives that the Proof 1892 World’s Columbian Expo half dollar was not included as part of the yearly Proof set, which included Barber’s new Liberty Head design. Barber depicts a portrait inspired by images said to depict Columbus, as interpreted by sculptor Olin Levi Warner. In absence of a documented portrait of Columbus made during his lifetime, the obverse by Charles E. The Philadelphia Mint produced 950,000 circulation strikes along with 103 Proof coins in 1892, followed by a larger mintage of circulation strikes (but no Proof coins) in 1893. The issue sought to raise funds for the Chicago expo that commemorated the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s landing in 1492. It is the finest of three Cameos at PCGS and has spectacular peripheral toning in rich sea-green, aqua blue, magenta and rose colors that merge to green-tinged golden centers on both sides. Starting the series is an 1892 World’s Columbian Exposition half dollar graded Proof 68 Cameo by Professional Coin Grading Service. A collection of 159 high-quality classic era 1892 to 1954 silver commemorative issues from former National Football League linebacker Gregg Bingham is expected to sell for more than $1 million across three auctions by GreatCollections that close on June 12, June 19 and June 26.
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