The 1992 Columbus Half Dollar Brilliant Uncirculated coin, with its striking design by T. James Ferrell and Dean McMullen, is a significant piece of numismatic history. Struck at the Denver mint, this commemorative coin honors Christopher Columbus' "discovery" of the New World, which led to the great nation we have today centuries later.
Product Specifications:
Designer: T. James Ferrell/Thomas D. Rogers
Mint: Denver
Mintage: 135,702
Metal Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Diameter: 30.60 millimeters
Weight: 11.34 grams
Edge: Reeded
Year of Issue: 1992
Mint Mark: D
Design Highlights:
Obverse: Depicted is Christopher Columbus taking the first step onto the land of the New World, full of wonder. His ships and crew are in the distance. Above Columbus's image is the word "LIBERTY". Below Columbus's right foot is the date 1492 - the year in which the Americas were discovered, and adjacent is 1992, the year of mintage.
Reverse: The three ships Columbus used to travel to the new lands - The Santa Maria, The Nina and The Pinta are shown with the legends "500th Anniversary of Columbus Discovery" above. On the outer ring of the coin, are the words "United States of America" and "Half Dollar".
