1893 Columbian Exposition Commemorative Silver Half Dollar
Lot #3
Item: f46c-5933285

Anoka, MN

This Lot is:

Closed

Sun, Dec 28, 2025 8:32pm CST

High Bidder: #335865

Current Bid:

$28.00

Next Required Bid: $29.00

Location / Contact:
2012 2nd Ave. N., Anoka, MN 55303
Phone: 763-913-7078

Lot Description: Authorized for the World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago, this 1893 silver half dollar represents the first U.S. commemorative coin issued under Congressional approval. Featuring Christopher Columbus on the obverse and the Santa María on the reverse, it occupies a foundational place in U.S. commemorative collecting and is frequently included as a core type coin.
Applicable Lot Fees
Fee Name
Amount
Type
Actual Shipping
$7.20
flat

Silver is at an all-time high. Build your silver coin collection and wealth. This is our last Rum River Coin Auction of the year. Scroll through all 167 lots.

You of course will find several Peace and Morgan dollars, but we’ve got some special ones in there for you. Like a 1900 O/CC, 1884 O/O, and a 1889 double ear Morgan. Plus, a double die reverse 1922 Peace dollar. There’s also a handful of half dimes, seated dimes, quarters, and half dollars. Walking Liberties too.

Look for several special commemorative silver half dollars to add to your collection. A 1925 Stone Mountain, a few 1893 Columbian Exposition, and a couple 1946 Booker T. Washington coins. Plus, a 1904 Panama Pill, 50 rolls of 2017-P special issue cents, and a double eye lid Buffalo nickel. Scroll through all 167 lots.   

Disclosure: Everything is sold "as is, where is". You are responsible for inspecting items prior to purchase. You may make an appointment by contacting Buster Lee Auctions. Inspection times are Tuesday-Saturday from 12-4 at Rum River Coin in downtown Anoka, but you must request an appointment by contacting Buster Lee Auctions.

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Inspection By Appointment Only -

Auction Closing:

Sun, Dec 28, 2025
08:30 pm

Removal:

Tue, Dec 30, 2025
12:00 pm - 05:00 pm

Removals are by appointment within the schedule above.

Bidding Increments:

Bid Range Minimum Increment
$0.01 - $75.00 $1.00
$75.01 - $150.00 $5.00
$150.01 - $250.00 $10.00
$250.01 - $500.00 $25.00
$500.01 - $1,000.00 $50.00
$1,000.01 - $5,000.00 $75.00
$5,000.01 - $50,000.00 $100.00
$50,000.01 - $75,000.00 $250.00
$75,000.01 - $100,000.00 $500.00
$100,000.01 - $2,500,000.00 $1,000.00

Buyer's PremiumCap
15.00%$1,500.00


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Manager: Brandon Altenweg


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2012 2nd Ave. N.
Suite 102
Anoka
MN, 55303


Phone: 763-913-7078

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We charge actual shipping cost, plus a $5 fee per BOX shipped. If it fits in a manila envelope there's no shipping fee. Will combine items when possible. Could take up to a week before item is shipped based on volume being shipped. We will automatically add signature confirmation and additional insurance on larger valued packages. 

 

Payment Types Accepted: Payment is preferred through your K-BID dashboard before pickup. Only exact cash will be accepted at pickup. NO CHECKS.

 

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Bid History

10 Bid(s)
Bidder Placed High Bid
335865 ^
Dec 27 12:21pm
$28.00
44029
Dec 27 12:21pm
$27.01
335865
Dec 26 09:46pm
$26.00
74120
Dec 26 05:16pm
$25.00
44029
Dec 24 11:04pm
$21.00
399175
Dec 23 08:54pm
$16.50
156924
Dec 22 07:11am
$12.00
259268
Dec 21 07:36am
$11.00
195016
Dec 20 04:28am
$6.00
50004
Dec 19 07:59am
$5.00