½ Dollar Columbus, United States

½ Dollar Columbus, United States, 1992 obverse image½ Dollar Columbus, United States, 1992 reverse image
½ Dollar Columbus coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    United States flagUnited States
  • Years of Minting:
    1992
  • Period:
    Federal republic (1776-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Non-circulating coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Denver, United States (1906-date), United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)
½ Dollar Columbus Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$131.99

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

½ Dollar Columbus Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

The thee ships of Columbus voyage under sail, known as the Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria.

Engraver:

Thomas D. Rogers

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Christopher Columbus at landfall. Shown in the background is the Santa Maria and a smaller ship with the crew disembarking.

Engraver:

Thomas James Ferrell

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

½ Dollar Columbus Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

LIBERTY IN GOD WE TRUST 1492 1992

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 500TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS DISCOVERY E PLURIBUS UNUM HALF DOLLAR

½ Dollar Columbus Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel clad copper

Size

½ Dollar Columbus sizes
  • Weight:11.34 g
  • Diameter:30.61 mm
  • Thickness:2.15 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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