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Commemorative Coins from 1892-1954 - United States Mint
The 1892 Columbian Exposition half dollar was the first commemorative coin authorized by Congress. From 1892 through 1954, subsequent legislation authorized the U.S. Mint to …
Commemorative Coins - United States Mint
Jan 7, 2025 · Buy commemorative coins from active programs in the online catalog. The 1892 Columbian Exposition half dollar was the first commemorative coin authorized by Congress. …
What was the Origin of the First U.S. Commemorative Coin? - PCGS
Nov 17, 2022 · While some recognize the 1848 CAL Quarter Eagle struck from California gold as the first United States commemorative coin, it wasn’t until 1892 that the U.S. Mint began …
Timeline of the U.S. Mint - United States Mint
The Illinois Centennial Half Dollar commemorative coin is issued for the 100th anniversary of the admission of Illinois into the union. It is the first U.S. Mint coin to honor such an event and …
United States commemorative coins - Wikipedia
The earliest commemorative coin minted by the US Mint was the 1848 "CAL" quarter eagle, which commemorated the finding of gold in California. [3] These coins were standard quarter eagles …
Classic Commemorative Coins, 1892-1954 - CoinWeek
Sep 17, 2024 · Here you find the 1892-1893 Columbian Half Dollar and the 1893 Isabella Quarter, the first commemorative coins struck by the United States, both issued to mark the World’s …
Collectible Treasures: Commemorative Coins and Their ... - CSN Mint
Oct 17, 2023 · In the past 165 years, dozens of commemorative, collectible coins have been issued by the Mint. Here’s a few of the most popular and important coins in that history. The …
Early Commemorative Coins | Classic Gold and Silver …
Commemorative coins were first issued by the United States Mint in 1892 to mark the World’s Columbian Exposition. The silver half dollars depicting Christopher Columbus were sold at the …
The Origin of the First U.S. Commemorative Coins - CoinWeek
Nov 21, 2022 · While some recognize the 1848 CAL Quarter Eagle struck from California gold as the first United States commemorative coin, it wasn’t until 1892 that the United States Mint …