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1892 50c Columbian

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
PR60 $2,810.00
PR61 $3,120.00
PR62 $4,120.00
PR63 $5,620.00
PR64 $7,500.00
PR65 $10,600.00
PR66 $13,800.00
PR60 CAC $3,380.00
PR61 CAC $3,750.00
PR62 CAC $4,950.00
PR63 CAC $6,750.00
PR64 CAC $9,000.00
PR65 CAC $12,600.00
PR66 CAC $16,600.00

Apr Data

62 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1892 Columbian Exposition. Proof-63 (PCGS). 63 Stacks Bowers 5,040 08/17/2024
    1892 Columbian Exposition. Proof-61 (PCGS). 61 Stacks Bowers 3,120 08/18/2023
    1892 50C Columbian PR63 PCGS. The 1892 proof Columbian half dollar is among the most elusive issues in the classic commemor 63 HA 6,300 11/04/2021
    1892 Columbian 50c NGC Proof 64 64 David Lawrence Rare Coins 7,175 04/12/2021
    1892 50C Columbian PR66 NGC. 66 HA 11,400 01/22/2021
    1892 50C Columbian PR64 NGC. 64 HA 6,900 08/03/2020
    1892 50C Columbian PR63 NGC. 63 HA 3,480 04/24/2020
    1892 50C Columbian PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/11). NGC Census: (20/9). CDN: $6,500 Whsle. Bid for problem-free NGC/PCG 64 HA 4,560 01/15/2020
    1892 50C Columbian PR63 PCGS. 63 HA 6,000 06/07/2019
    50C 1892 COLUMBIAN. PCGS PR65 CAC 65 Legend 12,338 12/14/2017
    1892 Columbian Exposition. Proof-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 4,560 11/10/2017
    1892 Columbian Exposition. Proof. Genuine--Cleaning (PCGS). Secure Holder. 0 Stacks Bowers 911 01/11/2017
    1892 Columbian Exposition. Proof-66 (PCGS). OGH. 66 Stacks Bowers 11,162 04/01/2016
    1892 50C Columbian PR61 PCGS. 61 HA 2,350 12/06/2015
    1892 Columbian Exposition. Proof-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 7,640 03/27/2015
    1892 50C Columbian PR64 NGC. 64 HA 4,230 01/12/2015
    1892 50C Columbian PR64 NGC. 64 HA 7,050 04/27/2014
    1892 50C Columbian PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (19/26). NGC Census: (4/30). Mintage: 100. 63 HA 4,876 03/11/2014
    1892 50C Columbian PR64 NGC. 64 HA 6,228 02/05/2014
    1892 50C Columbian PR64 NGC. 64 HA 5,875 01/12/2014
    1892 50C Columbian PR65 NGC. 65 HA 7,050 01/12/2014
    1892 50C Columbian PR65 NGC. 65 HA 8,225 11/03/2013
    1892 50C Columbian PR63 PCGS. 63 HA 4,406 04/28/2013
    1892 50C Columbian PR64 NGC. 64 HA 7,050 03/24/2013
    1892 Columbian Exposition. Proof-63 (PCGS). CAC. OGH. 63 Stacks Bowers 6,599 03/14/2013
    1892 Columbian Exposition. Proof-64 (NGC). 64 Stacks Bowers 6,418 11/16/2012
    1892 50C Columbian PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 12,075 04/22/2012
    1892 50C Columbian PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 12,650 01/08/2012
    1892 50C Columbian PR66 NGC. 66 HA 12,650 01/08/2012
    1892 Columbian Exposition. Proof. Genuine--Code 92, Cleaning (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 1,124 08/19/2011
    1892 Columbian Exposition. Proof-65 (NGC). 65 Stacks Bowers 8,596 06/16/2011
    1892 50C Columbian Genuine NCS. Proof. 0 HA 2,185 01/09/2011
    1892 50C Columbian PR65 PCGS. CAC. 65 HA 13,800 09/26/2010
    1892 50C Columbian PR64 NGC. 64 HA 6,900 01/10/2010
    1892 50C Columbian Proof--NCS Genuine. 60 HA 2,300 12/06/2009
    1892 50c Columbian PCGS Proof 65 65 David Lawrence Rare Coins 11,155 01/19/2009
    1892 Columbian 50c PR 65 Stacks Bowers 12,938 05/21/2008
    1892 50C Columbian PR65 NGC. 65 HA 8,050 11/30/2007
    1892 Columbian 50c PR 66 Stacks Bowers 17,250 10/16/2007
    1892 Columbian 50c PR 65 Stacks Bowers 9,488 09/18/2007
    1892 50C Columbian PR63 PCGS. While many prooflike examples are known for the Columbian halves, true proofs number around 1 63 HA 4,744 05/12/2007
    1892 50C Columbian PR65 NGC. The penetrating strike and flashy fields confirm the proof status of this desirable Gem. Light 65 HA 6,900 02/17/2007
    1892 50C Columbian PR66 PCGS. A mere 104 proofs are believed to have been struck of the 1892 Columbian half dollar, represe 66 HA 14,375 01/06/2007
    1892 Columbian 50c PR 64 Ira & Larry Goldberg 9,200 05/28/2006
    1892 Columbian 50c PR 64 Superior 7,130 03/30/2006
    1892 Columbian 50c PR 65 American Numismatic Rarities 11,500 03/14/2006
    1892 50C Columbian PR64 NGC. An attractive representation of this elusive, largely overlooked proof commemorative that was 64 HA 4,658 03/04/2006
    1892 50C Columbian PR61 NGC. Field reflectivity is evident despite deep lavender and sea-green toning. Well struck, and unb 61 HA 1,955 03/04/2006
    1892 50C Columbian PR66 Cameo PCGS. Sharpness of definition serves to distinguish true proof Columbian Half Dollars from th 66 HA 18,400 09/24/2005
    1892 50C Columbian PR64 NGC. An attractive representation of this elusive, largely overlooked proof commemorative that was 64 HA 4,888 05/07/2005
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 9295
      Coin Date: 1892
      Denomination (Short): 50c
      Denomination (Long): Half dollar
      Variety: Columbian
      Desg: PR
      Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
      Mintage: 100
      Strike Type: Proof
      Coinage Type: Classic Commemorative
      Coinage Years: 1893-1954
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 30.6
      Fineness: 0.9
      Weight (Grams): 12.5
      Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
      Designer: Charles E. Barber, George T. Morgan
      Edge: Reeded
      General Notes: The 1892 Columbian Exposition half dollar was the first commemorative coin struck by the United States Mint. The coin was produced for sale at the World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago, marking the 400th anniversary of the Christopher Columbus' transatlantic expedition to the New World in 1492. The Columbian Exposition was slated to open in 1892, but delays postponed the Chicago World's Fair until 1893. The Columbian half dollars, marketed as souvenir coins, were sold for $1 apiece and were hugely popular with the public. <BR><BR> The 1892 Columbian half dollars, designed by Charles E. Barber and George T. Morgan, were minted to the tune of nearly 1 million coins, making it one of the largest-mintage classic commemorative coins of the 1892-1954 era. A large number of Columbian halves were made, and many went into non-numismatic hands and were either mishandled or spent as money. For this reason, the majority of Columbian half dollars exhibit varying degrees of wear. Uncirculated examples are plentiful, though examples in the Gem grades, around MS65 or higher, are relatively scarce, with specimens in the MS67 level or higher rare.
      PCGS #: 9295
      NGC ID: BYMW
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