1893 World’s Columbian Expo Elongated Nickel M&D-1C NGC MS63

CVC & Collectables presents an original 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition elongated coin, cataloged M&D-1c. Rolled on an 1888 Liberty Head nickel, this midway souvenir shows the bold fair legend and stars. Certified NGC MS 63, it retains crisp rolling detail and pleasing luster for the type.

Token Highlights:

• Event: World’s Columbian Exposition, Chicago
• Date: 1893 (host coin dated 1888)
• Type: Elongated coin (rolled souvenir)
• Catalog Reference: M&D-1c
• Host Coin: Liberty Head nickel (5¢), 1888
• Composition: Nickel (from host coin)
• Grade: NGC MS 63
• Obverse Design: Large oval with “COLUMBIAN 1893 EXPOSITION” and flanking stars
• Reverse: Stretched/flattened remnants of the original 5¢ design from rolling pressure
• Notes: Classic on-site midway product; strong, even strike with clean lettering

Collectibility:

M&D-listed Columbian elongates remain cornerstone pieces for the series. A mint-state example on a dated Liberty nickel is especially desirable to both elongated-coin specialists and classic U.S. nickel collectors. Find more alike here!