USA 1992 Columbus Quincentenary Silver Dollar
The 1992 Columbus Quincentenary commemorative silver dollar marks the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s 1492 voyage. Designed by John M. Mercanti, the obverse features Columbus standing with a banner and scroll beside a globe, with ships and land in the background. The reverse depicts the Santa Maria sailing alongside the space shuttle Discovery, symbolising exploration across centuries. Inscribed with “1492–1992,” the coin highlights America’s spirit of discovery, blending historic navigation with modern space achievements.
Weight 26.73 grams
Purity: 90% Silver
Description
The 1992 Columbus Quincentenary commemorative silver dollar marks the 500th anniversary of Columbus’s 1492 voyage. Designed by John M. Mercanti, the obverse features Columbus standing with a banner and scroll beside a globe, with ships and land in the background. The reverse depicts the Santa Maria sailing alongside the space shuttle Discovery, symbolising exploration across centuries. Inscribed with “1492–1992,” the coin highlights America’s spirit of discovery, blending historic navigation with modern space achievements.
Weight 26.73 grams
Purity: 90% Silver
