1893 Columbian Columbus Statue with Incorrect Date SCD1893 Columbian Columbus Statue with Incorrect Date SCD

For Sale: 1893 Columbian Columbus Statue with Incorrect Date SCD

$195.00 · XF

Reference SH 6-39 SP
Date 1893
Grade XF
Price $195.00
Item # 5437
Metal Silver-Plated

Unlisted in Hibler & Kappen. An interesting error is on this medal as it states Columbus discovered America on October 21 1492, but the date was October 12. Likely an engravers error flipflopping the 1 & 2. Standing Columbus obverse within a half wreath, combined with a Discovery of America reverse legend, silver-plated. Occasionally found with a silver washed brass filigreed pin back. Same reverse as SH 6-40. All observed have been holed. The silver-plated were struck on heavy planchets and are perhaps low grade silver.