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Silver Quincentenary Two-Coin Proof Set. This commemorative set was issued by the U.S. government to mark the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus landing in the New World. Market Value & Retail Pricing In the current numismatic market, the retail value for this complete set in its original government packaging (OGP) Up to $150 USD. Established Retail Coin Dealers: Professional dealers sell pristine sets for $110 to $150 due to curation and structural guarantees. The Silver Dollar Content: The coin weighs 26.73 grams and is 90% pure silver, giving it an Actual Silver Weight (ASW) of 0.7734 troy ounces. Clad Half Dollar: Minted at the San Francisco Mint ("S"). It is composed of a copper-nickel outer layer bonded to a pure copper core. The obverse side displays Columbus stepping ashore, while the reverse side captures his three famous ships: the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa María.