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Sunday, November 6, 2011

America's first Commemorative coin!


Back in 1893 the World's Fair was being held in Chicago and the U.S. Mint made two different coins to commemorate it. First was the 1892-1893 Columbian Half Dollar (above) and the 1893 Isabella Quarter. The 1892 is worth a little more because it had a lower mintage. The Isabella Quarter is worth $550.00 in AU while the Columbian Half Dollar is worth $19.00 (1892) and $17.00 (1893) in AU. Since many people thought it was crazy to buy a half dollar for one dollar many were put into circulation and are worth more in unciculated condition. It is a good coin to have because it is inexpensive and is made of silver which is soaring in value so you can stock up and not pay too much.  

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