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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.
Book Reference
Designer: Charles E. Barber. Weight: 12.5 grams. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper. Diameter: 30.6 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, Denver, New Orleans, San Francisco.
Key to Collecting: For a 20th-century type set a choice or gem Mint State Barber half dollar is the rarest issue outside of the gold series. Today, among circulationstrike Barber half dollars probably 90% or more in existence are G-4 or below, a curious situation repeated in the dime and quarter dollar series. Completing a set of Barber half dollars in VF, EF, or AU grade might well take a year or more to do! Mint State half dollars of this type are quite scarce, this being especially true of the mintmarked issues. Choice and gem coins are usually of Philadelphia Mint varieties or, if of branch mints, dated after 1905. In the entire history of American numismatics, no one has ever assembled a full gem set of well-struck Barber half dollars.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: The obverse does not usually present a problem, although the higher hair details and star centers should be checked. The reverses of most Barber half dollars are fairly well struck except for the lower right area of the eagle, including the leg and talons. The upper right area of the shield and nearby wing can also be weak. The denticles are usually sharp on the obverse and reverse.
Proof Coins: Proofs exist in proportion to their mintages. Choicer examples tend to be of later dates, except for 1914 and 1915, which are often cleaned and hairlined. Most are sharply struck. The Proofs of 1892 to 1901 usually have cameo contrast between the designs and the mirror fields.
Catalog Information
GSID:
74062
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, [Date]
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
Variety:
1892-1915
Coin Date:
Barber Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6538
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Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 PR [Type]
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR69 |
|
$40,500 | $1,234 |
| PR69 | - | $33,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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
1906 50c PR
Worth: $330 – $11,200
1911 50C PR62 NGC. NGC Census: 15 in 62, 170 finer (2/26). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 543. ...
$1,342
1893 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: 12 in 61, 198 finer (12/25). CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR61. Mintage 792. ...
$976
1892 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: 82 in 63, 160 finer (11/25). CDN: $840 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 1,245....
$976
1904 50C PR65 PCGS. PCGS Population: 33 in 65 (1 in 65+), 36 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,460 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Minta...
$1,830
1911 50C PR66 CACG. ...
$4,514
1913 50C PR67+ NGC. ...
$4,758
1906 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (70/84). Mintage 675. ...
$1,320
1911 50C PR68 NGC....
$6,600
1893 50C PR58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/207). Mintage 792. ...
$480
1896 50C PR60 ANACS. Mintage 762. ...
$504
1894 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/335). NGC Census: (4/249). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR55. Mintage 972. ...
$408
1900 50c PCGS Proof UNC Details (Polished)
$450
1900 50C PR50 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/207). PCGS Population: (2/252). Mintage 912. ...
$288
1899 50C PR69 NGC. CAC. ...
$44,062
1913 50C PR45 PCGS. Light gray surfaces display some minute marks scattered over the obverse. All of the design elements ar...
$489
1900 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 62, 205 finer (10/25). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 912....
$1,159
1904 50C PR61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/265). Mintage 670. ...
$720
1900 50C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (42/133). Mintage 912. ...
$960
1893 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: 33 in 65 (1 in 65*), 53 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR65. Mintage 792...
$1,740
1913 50C PR66 PCGS. ...
$2,318
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