1893 IL HK-166 SC$1 Bird’s-Eye Dollar World’s Columbian Expo NGC MS 63

CVC & Collectables presents the 1893 “Bird’s-Eye Dollar” from the World’s Columbian Exposition, cataloged as HK-166. Struck in white metal, this popular so-called dollar shows a panoramic bird’s-eye view of the Chicago fairgrounds. Certified NGC MS 63, it offers crisp detail with attractive original surfaces.

Medal Highlights:

• Event: World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago
• Date: 1893
• Denomination: So-Called Dollar (“Bird’s-Eye Dollar”)
• Catalog Reference: HK-166
• Composition: White metal
• Grade: NGC MS 63
• Obverse Design: Panoramic bird’s-eye view of the Exposition grounds with building outlines
• Reverse Design: Exposition legends and decorative elements noting Chicago and the fair dates
• Edge: Plain

Collectibility:

Among Columbian issues, HK-166 is a collector favorite for its detailed layout of the grounds. In MS 63, it offers strong eye appeal without Gem premiums—ideal for World’s Fair specialists and so-called dollar sets. Find more alike here!