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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:
6643
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1897
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:
1897
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
731
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
86544
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Coin Value History
1897 50c PR CAM
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1897 50c PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $13,000 | $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 |
1897 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-68 Cameo (PCGS).
$10,800
1897 50C PR65 Cameo NGC. NGC Census: (13/25). ...
$2,280
1897 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (5/14). ...
$2,160
1897 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$4,920
1897 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. ...
$2,160
50C 1897 PCGS PR63CAM
$852
1897 50C PR61 Cameo PCGS. NGC Census: (1/52). PCGS Population: (1/66)....
$646
1897 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. ...
$7,800
1897 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS....
$2,400
1897 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (23/42). NGC Census: (7/37). PR64. ...
$1,560
1897 50C PR67 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$6,900
1897 50C PR66 Cameo NGC. ...
$1,980
1897 50c PCGS Proof 63 Cameo
$1,093
50C 1897 PCGS PR68 CAM CAC
$17,038
1897 50C PR65 Cameo PCGS....
$3,150
1897 50C PR64 Cameo PCGS. PCGS Population: (24/43). NGC Census: (7/36). PR64. ...
$1,080
1897 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 67 CAM
$7,250
1897 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 66+ CAM
$5,950
1897 50C PR63 Cameo NGC. A nicely struck representative that has a seemingly pristine reverse, while the obverse has a few ...
$1,610
1897 50C PR68 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$14,100
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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