The Barber Half Dollar was the US 50-cent piece in production at the United States Mint from 1892 to 1916. This 90% silver coin was available as part of the broader Barber Coinage that included the US dime and quarter of its era. All three denominations shared the same obverse design, with the reverse of the two larger denominations shared as well. Today, 90% Silver Barber Halves in Good+ condition are available to you online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Charles E. Barber is the man whose name has gone down in history attached to the obverse and reverse designs of the US dime, quarter, and half dollar produced from 1892 to 1916. Barber served as the 6th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint through his death in 1917. He created a shared bust of Liberty that was used on all three coins, with his heraldic eagle depiction on the reverse of the larger two denominations, while the dime had only its face value inside of a wreath as the design element.
All of the 90% Silver Barber Halves in this product listing are housed in pairs inside of a plastic bag to produce a combined face value of $1 (USD). This means you receive two 90% Silver Barber Halves, each one with 90% silver content and 10% copper. The coins will have various possible date marks between 1892 and 1916. You may receive two coins with the same date mark or two coins with different date marks. Further, all of the coins are in Good+ condition. This means the coins are worn from circulation, but still have a visible design and date mark. The “plus” indicates the coins are on the higher end of the good range.
Lady Liberty is shown on the obverse side of the 90% Silver Barber Halves. This right-profile bust of Liberty was created by Barber for these coins in 1892. Liberty is depicted in a Greco-Roman style with masculine facial features while wearing a crown wreath.
The heraldic eagle of the United States is visible on the reverse side of 90% Silver Barber Halves. An image used since the foundation of the nation and the US Mint, this is Barber’s take on the heraldic eagle design.
Please feel free to reach out to JM Bullion if you have any questions about these coins. We are available on the phone at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.
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The Barber Half Dollar was the US 50-cent piece in production at the United States Mint from 1892 to 1916. This 90% silver coin was available as part of the broader Barber Coinage that included the US dime and quarter of its era. All three denominations shared the same obverse design, with the reverse of the two larger denominations shared as well. Today, 90% Silver Barber Halves in Good+ condition are available to you online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Charles E. Barber is the man whose name has gone down in history attached to the obverse and reverse designs of the US dime, quarter, and half dollar produced from 1892 to 1916. Barber served as the 6th Chief Engraver of the United States Mint through his death in 1917. He created a shared bust of Liberty that was used on all three coins, with his heraldic eagle depiction on the reverse of the larger two denominations, while the dime had only its face value inside of a wreath as the design element.
All of the 90% Silver Barber Halves in this product listing are housed in pairs inside of a plastic bag to produce a combined face value of $1 (USD). This means you receive two 90% Silver Barber Halves, each one with 90% silver content and 10% copper. The coins will have various possible date marks between 1892 and 1916. You may receive two coins with the same date mark or two coins with different date marks. Further, all of the coins are in Good+ condition. This means the coins are worn from circulation, but still have a visible design and date mark. The “plus” indicates the coins are on the higher end of the good range.
Lady Liberty is shown on the obverse side of the 90% Silver Barber Halves. This right-profile bust of Liberty was created by Barber for these coins in 1892. Liberty is depicted in a Greco-Roman style with masculine facial features while wearing a crown wreath.
The heraldic eagle of the United States is visible on the reverse side of 90% Silver Barber Halves. An image used since the foundation of the nation and the US Mint, this is Barber’s take on the heraldic eagle design.
Please feel free to reach out to JM Bullion if you have any questions about these coins. We are available on the phone at 800-276-6508, online using our live chat, and via our email address.