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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:
6639
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1896
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:
1896
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
762
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6543
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Coin Value History
1896 50c PR
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1896 50c PR
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR68 |
|
$12,500 | $1,234 |
| PR68 | - | $9,750 | $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 |
| 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 |
Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 PR [Type]
![Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1907.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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
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
1906 50c PR
Worth: $350 – $11,600
1896 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-62 (PCGS).
$900
1896 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-60 (NGC).
$576
1896 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (60/129). Mintage 762. ...
$1,140
1896 50C PR64 PCGS. CAC. Housed in a Generation 1.2 "rattler" holder. PCGS Population: (72/56). NGC Census: (63/73). CDN: $...
$1,800
1896 50C PR66 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/9). Mintage 762. ...
$2,280
1896 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-55 (NGC).
$456
1896 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-65 (NGC).
$1,320
1896 50c PCGS Proof 58
$450
1896 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-61 (PCGS).
$690
50C 1896 PCGS PR68 CAC
$19,388
50C 1896 PCGS PR67 CAC
$5,170
1896 Barber Half Dollar. Proof. Unc Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$660
1896 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (65/190). Mintage 762. ...
$750
1896 50C PR60 ANACS. Mintage 762. ...
$504
1896 50C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (32/135). PCGS Population: (56/125). PR63. Mintage 762. ...
$750
1896 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (62/73). Mintage 762. ...
$1,500
1896 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (24/18). PCGS Population: (15/9). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 762. ...
$1,860
1896 50C PR55 NGC. NGC Census: (1/208). PCGS Population: (1/281). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR55. Mintage 762. ...
$390
1896 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-65 (PCGS).
$1,560
$575
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