Inscriptions include United States of America, One Dollar, E Pluribus Unum, and the anniversary dates 1492-1992. On the reverse is a split image of the Santa Maria and the Discovery space shuttle, intended to provide a striking contrast between the explorations then and now. He stands next to a globe and there is a scene of ships and land in the upper portion of the background.
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The obverse design of the coin features a full length portrait Christopher Columbus standing with a banner in his right hand and a scroll in his left. Struck in 90% silver, it is 38.1mm in diameter. The collection also contains a 1992 Silver Commemorative Dollar. Above the three ships are the legends 500th Anniversary of Columbus Discovery. The reverse of the coin displays the three ships Columbus used to travel to the new lands, the Santa Maria, the Nina and the Pinta. To the right of the year 1492 is the year 1992. Below Columbus's right foot is the date 1492 or the year in which the Americas were discovered. To his side, three men from his crew are visible in the background, and next to a small boat. Behind Columbus, the ocean is visible and one of the three ships he used to sail to the new lands. The obverse of the coin depicts Christopher Columbus setting foot on the new lands. In 1992, The Mint produced a special commemorative Half Dollar in 1992 to celebrate the 500th anniversary. Mint history make this a key coin and an extra-special addition to any collection that is coveted by collectors. The combination of designs by Barber and Morgan two of the most famous designers in U.S. Morgan, whose Morgan Silver Dollar was still being produced at this time. The reverse depicts Columbus flagship, Santa Maria, and two globes to represent the Old and New Worlds. The obverse of the coin shows a portrait of Columbus by U.S. The coin was issued in conjunction with the Worlds Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Mint and has been out of issue for over 120 years. This was the first commemorative coin issued by the U.S.
In 1892 and 93, the United States Mint produced a special commemorative Half Dollar to celebrate the 400th anniversary of Christopher Columbus arriving in the New World in 1492. He landed in the New World on October 12, 1492. Columbus left Spain on August 3, 1492, with a fleet of three ships Nina, Pinta, and Santa Maria and a crew of 90 men. Mint commemorative coins spans 100 years and celebrates the 400th and 500th anniversary of Columbus arriving in the New World. Columbus's Ships Were the Nia, Pinta and the Santa Maria Columbus Thought He Had Discovered a New Continent Columbus Was a Genocidal Murderer Columbus Was a Respected and Beloved Leader 1.
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