1/2 Dollar - Christopher Columbus Quincentenary (1992)
Features
| Denomination | 1/2 Dollar |
| Catalog Number | KM# 237 |
| Weight (g) | 11.34 |
| Diameter (mm) | 30.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.15 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Copper-Nickel plated Copper |
| Currency Value (USD) | 0.5 |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Non Circulating | |
| Calendar | Gregorian |
Obverse
Engraved by Thomas J. Ferrell
Lettering:
LIBERTY
IN GOD
WE TRUST
1492
1992
Description:
The obverse design of the coin features a full-length portrait of Christopher Columbus at landfall, arms outstretched, with his disembarking crew and a small boat behind him to his right, and a ship behind him on the left.
LIBERTY
IN GOD
WE TRUST
1492
1992
Description:
The obverse design of the coin features a full-length portrait of Christopher Columbus at landfall, arms outstretched, with his disembarking crew and a small boat behind him to his right, and a ship behind him on the left.
Reverse
Engraved by Thomas J. Ferrell
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
500TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS DISCOVERY
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse features three ships under sail within an inner circular border.
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
500TH ANNIVERSARY OF COLUMBUS DISCOVERY
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
Description:
The reverse features three ships under sail within an inner circular border.
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 D | 135,702 | United States Mint of Denver | Unknown |
| 1992 S | 390,154 | United States Mint of San Francisco, Proof | Unknown |