Comments on: 1892-1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar

By: Ron

Ron — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 20:24:42 +0000

What ever happened to the ( Tower Of Lights )hat was 82 foot tall and with 18,000 boubs at the time of the 1983 Chicago Columbian Exposition??

If you know please email me, if this info is avalible.

By: Nelda

Nelda — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 03:48:03 +0000

I have a coin of the columbian exposition that opens. On one side of the coin it has a picture of what I guess to be columbus and a few other pictures of men with flags in their hand. It also has a date of 1492 with a star on each side of the date. The other side, after doing much research, I believe to be a picture of the “Court of Honor” and the date 1892. Inside is a circular cut-out which I think a quarter sized coin could fit in securely. There is a marking inside that says sterling. This coin is very dark black. There is only slight wear on some of the faces but the dates have no wear.

By: Tony Fischer

Tony Fischer — Thu, 15 Jan 2009 17:39:21 +0000

My father has the 1893 version of this coin. What is neat about it is that someone(maybe a jeweler) has taken the coin and cut it around the edge and put a hinge on it. The coin has a small compartment in the center of it. The coin snaps back together and you can’t even tell the coin has been modified. Has anyone seen this done before? Only way we found it was I dropped it and it sprung open to our surprise.

By: Jan Smallwood

Jan Smallwood — Tue, 25 Nov 2008 01:25:30 +0000

I own a 1893 Columbian. It has a wonderful patina and appears in very good condition. Longitude & latitude lines as well as sail seams are evident. What would its approximated value be today? Thank you.

By: CoinLink

CoinLink — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:06:17 +0000

The exposition spawned many souvenirs including tin boxes, playing cards, medals, etc.

All have some value, but that depends on both the rarity of the item, its condition and collector demand.

I have not seen the Tin Box you mention, and do not have and specific information but if you can send us a photo, we would be happy to see if we can track down something for you.

By: bea mazzie

bea mazzie — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 09:09:52 +0000

I HVE A TIN WITH A LID WITH A COIN ON TOP. IT SAYS WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION CHICAGO 1893. THE COIN ON THE BOX IS COLUBUS WITH HIS BACK SHOWING. NO YEAR ON THE BACK SIDE OF THE COIN. PLEASE SEND ME ANY INFORMATION YOU HAVE ON THIS ITEM. THANK YOU,BEA MAZZIE

By: CoinLink

CoinLink — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 17:10:36 +0000

According to the 2008 Red Book the values are as follows:
AU-50 $18
MS-60 $32
MS-63 $85
MS-65 $710

By: Jim Bellush

Jim Bellush — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 15:48:27 +0000

What is the approximate value of a 1892 World’s Columbian Exposition Chicago Half Dollar?

By: corky chapman

corky chapman — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 16:28:24 +0000

what is the value of a 1893 chicago expo Columbian half dollar??

By: ann darnell

ann darnell — Fri, 03 Oct 2008 02:00:06 +0000

i would like to know the value of a 1892 columbian exposition half dollar.