Bidspirit auction | World's Columbian Expo Chicago Coin

World's Columbian Expo Chicago Coin - 1893 - World's Columbian Expo Chicago Coin - 1893. This is a half dollar from the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It features a profile portrait of Christopher Columbus on the obverse. It is 90% silver and 10% copper. The other side features the Santa Maria and two images of the globe. It was the first ever commemorative coin authorized by the United States Mint. It celebrates the 400th anniversary of Columbus's voyage to the New World.