The History of the Barber Half Dollar
(1892-1915)
The first Barber Half Dollar was issued in 1892. The obverse depicted the profile bust of Liberty wearing a cap and laurel wreath. The reverse design was an eagle clutching 13 arrows in its right claw and an olive branch in its left. These half dollar pieces were also called Liberty Head Halves. Since, however, the head of Liberty has appeared on seven different types of U.S. half dollars over the years, the term Barber Half Dollar is officially used to describe this type of 1892-1915.
General Rule of Thumb
When buying American Silver Bullion coins, 15% less Spot Price to Spot Price is your Target Purchase Price
USA Columbian Commemorative Half Dollar 1893 + FREE COIN - TT1791
$17.02 Time Left: 22m |
| 1905-S BARBER HALF DOLLAR - US SILVER COIN
$24.95 
Time Left: 2h 21m |
| 1914 Barber Half Dollar--Nice Fine--Better Date
$305.00
Time Left: 2h 31m |
| Lot # 233 Barber Half Dollar - Quarters- Dime- Indian head pennys
$49.95 Time Left: 3h 26m |
| 1911-S Barber Half Dollar - PCGS VF20 - Rare Coin!
$165.00
Time Left: 5h 2m |
| 1904-S Barber Half- AG G Key Date - Low Grade
$30.00
Time Left: 5h 55m |
| 1900-P Barber Half ******************* VF+ detail
$109.99
Time Left: 6h 34m |
| 1899-S Barber Half ******************** V F details
$102.99
Time Left: 6h 49m |
| X Vintage Collectible 1904 US Barber Half Dollar Coin 90% Silver
$15.76 Time Left: 7h 7m |
| 1904 O silver Barber half! #729b
$29.99
Time Left: 7h 15m |
| Vintage 1906 Barber Liberty Head US Half Dollar Coin 90% Silver NR
$18.52 Time Left: 7h 17m |
| 1908-O BARBER HALF DOLLAR~~GOOD+~~SILVER BEAUTY
$17.95
Time Left: 7h 21m |
| 1894-O Barber Silver Half Dollar - VG
$24.99 Time Left: 7h 36m |
| 1897 Barber Silver Half Dollar - Fine
$34.00 Time Left: 7h 36m |
| 1899 Barber Silver Half Dollar - Good
$17.99 Time Left: 7h 36m |
| 1900-O Barber Silver Half Dollar - Good
$15.99 Time Left: 7h 37m |
| 1908-D Barber Silver Half Dollar - VG
$17.99 Time Left: 7h 37m |
| 1908-O Barber Silver Half Dollar - VG
$17.99 Time Left: 7h 38m |
| 1909 Barber Silver Half Dollar - Fine
$24.99 Time Left: 7h 38m |
| 1912-D Barber Silver Half Dollar - VG
$17.99 Time Left: 7h 38m |
| 1915-S Barber Silver Half Dollar - VG
$17.99 Time Left: 7h 39m |
| 1898-S G AG Barber Half Dollar
$23.00
Time Left: 7h 47m |
| 1903-S Barber Silver Half Dollar Semi Key Date Full Liberty San Francisco Mint
$75.00
Time Left: 7h 52m |
| COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION HALF DOLLAR 1892
$9.99 Time Left: 7h 52m |
| 1905 G VG Barber Half Dollar
$25.00
Time Left: 7h 59m |
| 1904-O Good+ Silver Barber Half - Free Shipping
$28.94
Time Left: 8h 7m |
| 1904-P Good+ Silver Barber Half - Free Shipping
$21.49
Time Left: 8h 9m |
| 1908-D BARBER HALF DOLLAR~~SILVER BEAUTY~~G-VG
$20.95
Time Left: 8h 27m |
| 1909~~BARBER HALF DOLLAR SILVER BEAUTY
$17.95
Time Left: 8h 31m |
| 1905-S BARBER HALF DOLLAR~~SILVER BEAUTY~G~~BETTER DATE
$19.95
Time Left: 8h 35m |
The History of the Barber Half Dollar
(1892-1915)
The Barber Half Dollar was designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. His same obverse design was also used for the dime and quarter (1892-1916). His initial 'B' appears on the obverse at the truncation of Liberty's neck
The Barber Half Dollar was composed of 90% Silver and 10% Copper. Since pure silver is very soft, copper was added to all circulating silver coins to harden them and prevent excessive wear. Barber Halves had a weight of 12.50 grams, a diameter of 30.6mm, a reeded edge. The edges of most silver coins were reeded to make evident any attempt to shave silver off the coin.
O (New Orleans): The 'O' mint mark is located on the reverse below the eagle's tail feathers.
D (Denver): The 'D' mint mark is located on the reverse below the eagle's tail feathers.
S (San Francisco): The 'S' mint mark is located on the reverse below the eagle's tail feathers.
Note: Barber Halves struck in Philadelphia bear no mint mark.
General Rule of Thumb
When buying American Silver Bullion coins, 15% less Spot Price to Spot Price is your Target Purchase Price
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