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The half dollars designed by Charles Barber from 1892-1915 were decidedly unpopular during their day. The coins were considered less attractive than their Seated predecessors and they did not wear well. That is, they looked really unattractive wen worn down, and this series was well circulated. Most key dates in the Barber half series are inexpensive in lower grades for this reason. The series has since become quite popular with collectors.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty surrounded by 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right. IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed at the top with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle holding the symbolic olive branches and arrows is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR around the periphery. A ribbon in the eagle's beak bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. 13 stars appear in the field above the eagle's head. Mintmark, if any, is positioned under the eagles tail feathers, above the D in DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6631
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1893
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1893
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
792
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86540
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Coin Value History
1893 50c PR CAM
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1893 50c PR CAM
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $14,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1893 50C PR67 Cameo NGC....
$4,831
1893 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS....
$3,480
1893 50C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (14/34). PCGS Population: (24/32). PR65. Mintage 792. ...
$1,900
1893 50C PR64 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (27/48). PCGS Population: (26/58). PR64. Mintage 792. ...
$1,680
1893 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$18,600
1893 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,560
1893 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,280
1893 50C PR66+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,760
1893 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,520
1893 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,920
50C 1893 PCGS PR68 CAM CAC
$18,500
1893 50C PR63 Cameo PCGS Secure. ...
$960
1893 50C PR67+ Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$7,800
1893 50C PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,840
1893 50C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/34). PCGS Population: (25/32). PR65. Mintage 792. From The Gold Coast Collec...
$1,980
1893 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 64+ CAM
$2,475
1893 50C PR68 ★ Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$18,800
1893 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,265
1893 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,320
50C 1893 PCGS PR66 CAM
$3,055
Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 PR [Type]
Worth: $330 – $33,600
1892 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1893 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1894 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1895 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1896 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1897 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1898 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1899 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $33,600
1900 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1901 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1902 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1903 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1904 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
1905 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $10,200
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