For years, stories have circulated about a huge cache of 1893 Columbian Exposition Half-Dollars that had been accumulated and stashed away in an unknown location by an old-time collector. But it was not until our firm was summoned to a tiny farm outside Austin, Texas that hearsay suddenly became startling fact. There, spread before us on a dining room table, was a small mountain of silver half dollars. But as we began to inspect each coin, one by one, our surprise turned to shock. For these were not just any old silver coins, but rather the very first United States commemoratives, the legendary 1893 Columbian Exposition Half Dollars — over a thousand of them! What’s more, each and every coin was preserved in Very Fine numismatic condition. The old-timer knew his stuff, and had kept only the better coins in collectible grade.

This is the first hoard of authentic original 1893 Columbian silver halves we’ve ever seen of this magnitude, and perhaps the last as well. The United States ceased issuing 90% silver coins 40 years ago. Since then, millions upon millions have vanished forever into the melting pot. It is doubtful we will ever chance upon a hoard of this size and quality again. Due to our private purchase of this major find, this may be your last opportunity to acquire this historically important and valuable collectors coin through a public offering such as this. The Columbian Half Dollar was issued to celebrate the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago. It was one of the great world’s fairs of the 19th century. Situated on almost 700 acres bordering Lake Michigan, the Expo grounds held 150 buildings with exhibits from all the nations of North and South America. The official U.S. Mint Columbian silver half dollar was sold at the fair for the premium price of one dollar — equal to about a full day’s wages back then. The Columbian Exposition Silver Half Dollar always will be sought-after by collectors for its historic importance as our nation’s FIRST commemorative coin. Act today to become one of the few who has the chance to own a coin from this major find before they are gone forever.