Friend got this coin back in change. I have never seen one before need help IDin

[MightyMouse]

Friend at work got this back in change last night and i was wondering if someone might be able to give me some info about it? Normaly i would look it up in my books but we moved not long ago and there still in a box somewhere. Thanks for the help. MM

 

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[PBK]

Re: Friend got this coin back in change. I have never seen one before need help

Welcome to TreasureNet!

Here's a link to info about the coin:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Columbian_Exposition_half_dollar

 

[AU24K]

Quick ID, PBK!
Looks like in these hard times, people are diggin' into their coin collections. Or their parents' collection.
Always check your change!
Scott

 

[willie d]

Cool coin.

Welcome back MightyMouse

 

[allen]

i havent seen one of those in awhile.
cool coin !

 

[Coins4Cheese]

It's an 1892 Columbian Exhibition half dollar. It's made out of 90% silver, and is worth about $10 in the lowest grades.

 

[rjw4law]

Re: Friend got this coin back in change. I have never seen one before need help

Yea! great find,,,would love to get one in any condition back.

 

[Silver Surfer]

Re: Friend got this coin back in change. I have never seen one before need help

I have 3 of them, in nearly uncirculated condition (my first is my avitar)... I bought the other two on epay, both for $20 which is about melt value... Will hang on to them for awhile, I think they are cool coins... I cant believe a retailer gave them in change? What were they thinking it was, a quarter? Good luck for your friend!