U.S. 1892-1893 Chicago Columbus Half Dollar Silver Coin Ring

U.S. 1892-1893 Chicago Columbus Half Dollar Silver Coin RingThis U. S. 1892 1893 Chicago Columbus Half Dollar Silver Coin Ring is made with an authentic silver half dollar from 1892 1893. The coin was issued as America's first commemorative coin! In 1892 a 400 year celebration of Columbus was held in Chicago as a major national convention. As a way to raise funds, managers of the Columbus Convention convinced U. S. Mints to design and produce a commemorative coin sold for $1 to the public as collector coins. 5

This U.S. 1892-1893 Chicago Columbus Half Dollar Silver Coin Ring is made with an authentic silver half dollar from 1892-1893. The coin was issued as America's first commemorative coin! In 1892 a 400 year celebration of Columbus was held in Chicago as a major national convention. As a way to raise funds, managers of the Columbus Convention convinced U.S. Mints to design and produce a commemorative coin sold for $1 to the public as collector coins. 

5 Million coins were minted between 1892-1893 and the project was a dismal failure. Half the coins were melted down, almost half were released into normal circulation, and a small portion were actually sold. These coins make for excellent rings also! Wear a piece of history! Comes in various sizes and styles.

- Authentic Columbus U.S. Half Dollar (1892-1893, dates chosen randomly unless otherwise requested)

- Coin Material: 90% Silver 

- Ring Sizes: 7-15

- Finish Style: patina or shine

Please allow up to 2 weeks to make and ship this coin ring to your door.

Currency Worth Wearing!