1992 (D) Columbus Commemorative Half Dollar
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$748 NG0 03-31-2011 Stack's Bowers
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The 1992 (D) Columbus Commemorative Half Dollar is a commemorative half dollar struck at the Denver Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 135,702 examples. Part of the 1992 three-coin program marking the quincentenary of Columbus's first voyage, this half dollar depicts the moment of landfall in the New World. The obverse features Christopher Columbus at landfall with arms outstretched, his crew and a small boat behind him, and a ship in the background, while the reverse displays Columbus's three ships — the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria — under sail. Designed by T. James Ferrell/Thomas D. Rogers. Struck in 75% copper, 25% nickel over a pure copper center, weighing 11.34 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9662. The Columbus half dollar offers a dynamic scene of discovery and is a popular choice among collectors interested in exploration-themed commemoratives.
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