Modern Commemoratives, Complete
1992 D COLUMBUS 50C, MINT STATE
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Coin Details
Origin/Country: |
United States |
Design Description: |
MODERN COMMEMORATIVES |
Item Description: |
50C 1992 D Columbus Quincentenary |
Full Grade: |
NGC MS 70 |
Owner: |
Tom Carr |
Owner Comments:
The Christopher Columbus Quincentenary half dollar is the 6th half dollar in the "Modern Commemorative" era. The 1992-D half dollar commemorates the Quincentenary (500th year) anniversary of Christopher Columbus's exploration of the New World. The obverse of the coin features Columbus's landing in the New world. The reverse of the coin features the three ships in his fleet. There were 135,702 MS coins minted. These half dollars are comprised of 92% copper and 8% nickel.
Ebay auction purchase from Kedzie Koins Inc., 05/16/2018, $72.95
1992-D Columbus Commemorative Half Dollar. NGC MS70
Designer: T. James Farrell