America's Famous Barber Half Dollar

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Barber Half Dollar
Item # 004278 
Circulated 
Price: $24.95
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Country:
 U.S.A.
Date:
 1892 - 1915
Metal:
 Silver
Purity:
 0.9
Denomination:
 50  Cents
Weight:
 12.5 g
Diameter:
 30.6 mm
Obverse:
 Liberty wearing Freedom Cap and laurel wreath, "In God We Trust", date, 13 stars
Reverse:
 Heraldic Eagle holding arrows and laurel branch, "Half Dollar"
In the late 1800s and early 1900s, "Barber" silver half-dollars were the staple of America's pocket change. Named Barbers because of their designer, U.S. Mint Engraver Charles E. Barber, these silver coins were originally called Liberty Heads for his depiction of Lady Liberty and are coveted for their 90% silver content. Circulated condition.