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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:
6632
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 #:
96540
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Coin Value History
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1893 Barber Half Dollar. JD-1. Rarity-3. Proof-67+ Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$31,720
1893 50C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,890
1893 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$4,800
1893 50C PR64+ Deep Cameo PCGS Secure. CAC. ...
$3,450
50C 1893 PCGS PR67+ DCAM CAC
$15,862
50C 1893 PCGS PR66 DCAM CAC
$7,050
$5,750
1893 50C PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$2,760
1893 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$14,375
1893 50C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,170
1893 50C PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,994
1893 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$18,400
1893 50C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$4,888
1893 50C PR65+ Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,888
1893 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. Mint records indicate that 792 proof half dollars were minted in 1893. A little over 400 pie...
$14,950
1893 50C PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$4,888
1893 50C PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS....
$16,100
$6,038
$9,775
1893 50C PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS. An untoned, liberally ...
$9,200
Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 PR [Type]
Worth: $350 – $33,600
1892 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1893 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1894 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1895 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1896 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1897 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1898 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1899 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $33,600
1900 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1901 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1902 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1903 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1904 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
1905 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $10,600
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