1893 World’s Columbian Expo Elongated 1892 Barber Dime M&D-1 NGC UNC

$134.99

The 1893 Chicago fair helped popularize elongated coins in the United States. Souvenir “penny-smasher” style pieces—often made on cents, nickels, and dimes—were sold and demonstrated across the grounds, letting visitors carry home a personalized memento of the Exposition.

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CVC & Collectables presents an 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition elongated on a U.S. Barber Dime, cataloged M&D-1, certified NGC UNC Details (Cleaned). A classic Chicago fair souvenir with bold COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION 1893 legend.

Token Highlights:

  • Maker: World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago, Illinois
  • Date: 1893
  • Catalog: M&D-1 (on Barber 10C)
  • Metal/Host: Silver — U.S. Barber Dime (.900 fine)
  • Grade: NGC UNC Details (Cleaned)
  • Size/Shape: Elongated oval; struck from a 1892 Barber 10C planchet
  • Obverse: COLUMBIAN / 1893 / EXPOSITION in three lines (pressed design)
  • Reverse: Barber dime undertype visible (ONE DIME wreath and elements)
  • Type: Elongated coin (souvenir), pressed on circulating U.S. coin

Collectibility:
Attractive silver host piece with strong Expo lettering and clear undertype—excellent crossover appeal for exonumia, World’s Fair, and Barber dime collectors alike. Find more alike here!

Condition

Uncirculated Detail

Grade

NGC

Year

1893

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