1892 Columbian Expo Silver Half Dollar NGC 31

Updated August 20, 2026

1892 Columbian Expo Silver Half Dollar NGC 31 1892 Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar NGC Genuine This 1892 Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar is a significant piece of numismatic history, representing the very first commemorative coin issued by the United States. Struck to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus's voyage to the Americas, the obverse features a detailed portrait of Columbus designed by Charles E. Barber, while the reverse depicts his flagship, the Santa Maria, positioned above two hemispheres, designed by George T. Morgan. This specific silver coin has been certified and encapsulated by NGC with a Genuine designation, ensuring its status as a historical silver issue from the Chicago World's Fair. The coin is housed in a specialty NGC Real Money holder, making it a unique addition for collectors of early American commemoratives and silver coinage. 1892 Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar NGC Genuine Condition: This item is housed in an NGC holder and is designated as Genuine, meaning it has been verified as a United States Mint product despite any potential surface irregularities or environmental factors that may preclude a numeric grade. The coin retains visible detail in the portrait of Christopher Columbus on the obverse and the Santa Maria ship over two hemispheres on the reverse. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint, this silver coin was the first commemorative issue ever released by the United States, produced for the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage. It features a business strike type and is composed of silver. This piece represents a significant milestone in American numismatic history and is a classic addition for collectors of early commemorative coinage. Columbian Half Dollar, 1892, NGC, Numismatic Guaranty Company, Commemorative Coin, Real Money, Silver Half Dollar, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago 1492, Christopher Columbus, Numismatics, Coin Grading, US Coinage, Antique Coin. 1892 Columbian Half Dollar, NGC graded coins, US commemorative silver, rare silver coins, numismatic collectibles, World's Columbian Exposition, antique US currency, coin collecting, NGC Genuine, silver half dollar IMPORTANT BIDDER NOTICE Bidder is solely responsible for determining value, condition, completeness, authenticity, fitment, grade, and usefulness before bidding. THIS ITEM IS SOLD STRICTLY AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH NO WARRANTIES OR GUARANTEES OF ANY KIND, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. ALL SALES ARE FINAL. NO REFUNDS. NO RETURNS. NO CANCELLATIONS. NO BID RETRACTIONS. By placing a bid, the bidder acknowledges that they have reviewed the title, description, photographs, and any auction notices, and have had the opportunity to ask questions before bidding. Bidder agrees that: The item is being purchased strictly as shown in the photographs and described in the listing The auction house does not grade, test, appraise, or authenticate items

More lots in this auction

• 250th Anniversary Eagle .999 Copper Bar Art
• Australian Zombie Vixens Colorized Copper Coin
• 1 Gram .999 Silver Chichen Itza Pyramid Bar
• 2024 WYOMING 1 GOLDBACK 1/1000 24K GOLD NOTE
• San Francisco Mint Copper Wheat Cent INB Slab
• 1976 France 20 Centimes Copper-Aluminum Coin
• 1922 Peace Silver Dollar ICG MS63 Coin $240
• ICG BU Broadstruck Copper Lincoln Cent ND 1C

See all lots in AUG 27 26 GOLD SILVER BULLION SLABBED KNIVES CARDS →