columbus coin ??

[markf]

I just returned home from the resorvoir.Got 3 IH 1890,183?,1864.Also got a 1853 silver 3 cent,my first one ever!!
Can anyone tell me about a coin with the bust of Christopher Columbus on the front and a picture of something on the back with the words Machinery Hall?check out the pictures,maybe someone has seen one.Thanks for looking.

 

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[Steve L.]

Looks like you picked up a Colombian Exposition commemorative.
1892 Columbian Exposition Half Dollar
Very nice! Go back and dig more!!!

 

[Mackaydon]

I believe this is your commemorative:
Medal:1892-3 Columbian EXPO Machinery Hall | eBay

Don...

 

[Steve L.]

If I'm not mistaken minting of the Colombian Exposition Commemorative Halves (and the other Commemorative in that series) was to help fund the Exposition which was held in Chicago in the 1890's. The hall (Machinery Hall) was a part of that Exposition, which was also called the Chicago World's Fair.
The Dream City: Machinery Hall
The image you provide is tough to make out. It could be that rather than the Commemorative Half you have a token that has the same minted image of Columbus. The Commemorative Half does not have the words Machinery Hall on it.

 

[Steve L.]

I believe this is your commemorative:
Medal:1892-3 Columbian EXPO Machinery Hall | eBay

Don...

Don, I think you got it!

 

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[leprechaun]

Nice finds.