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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:
6582
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1894
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:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1894-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
2,138,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6469
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Coin Value History
1894-O 50c MS
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1894-O 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $25 – $33,500
1892 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $33,500
1892-O 50c MS
Worth: $95 – $42,000
1892-S 50c MS
Worth: $110 – $27,500
1893 50c MS
Worth: $29 – $72,000
1893-O 50c MS
Worth: $29 – $9,600
1893-S 50c MS
Worth: $85 – $27,600
1894 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $18,720
1894-S 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $21,600
1895 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $12,000
1895-O 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $27,000
1895-S 50c MS
Worth: $32 – $50,000
1896 50c MS
Worth: $30 – $24,000
1896-O 50c MS
Worth: $37 – $102,000
1896-S 50c MS
Worth: $45 – $48,000
1894-O Barber Half Dollar. Fine-15 (PCGS).
$171
1894-O Barber Half Dollar. VF-25 (PCGS).
$207
1894-O 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: 31 in 35, 310 finer (6/26). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 2,138,0...
$195
1894-O 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 37 in 40, 273 finer (5/26). CDN: $195 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,138,0...
$244
1894-O 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: 24 in 55, 177 finer (3/26). CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,138,0...
$586
1894-O 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 26 in 30, 334 finer (1/26). CDN: $175 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 2,138,0...
$189
1894-O 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 31 in 58 (2 in 58+), 146 finer (10/25). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mint...
$915
1894-O 50C XF45 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (4/18). Mintage 2,138,000. ...
$516
1894-O 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/375). Mintage 2,138,000. ...
$222
1894-O 50C MS65 PCGS....
$6,300
1894-O 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/433). Mintage 2,138,000. ...
$99
1894-O Barber Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$10,800
1894-O 50C AU53 ANACS. Mintage 2,138,000. ...
$312
1894-O 50C AU50 ANACS. Mintage 2,138,000. ...
$288
1894-O 50C MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (18/86). PCGS Population: (24/102). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS62. Mintage 2,138,...
$960
1894-O 50C MS63 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (33/69). NGC Census: (23/63). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 2...
$1,260
50C 1894-O PCGS MS68 CAC
$82,250
1894-O 50c NGC MS64
$1,300
1894-O Barber Half Dollar. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).
$200
1894-O 50C VG10 NGC. NGC Census: (1/143). PCGS Population (9/236). Mintage: 2,138,000. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem fr...
$47
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