USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1897
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 731 |
| Metal | Silver 0.900 |
| thickness | 1.8 mm |
| diameter | 30.6 mm |
| weight | 12.5 g |
Obverse:
Liberty
Star
Creators:
Charles Edward Barber
IN GOD WE TRUST
Reverse:
Coat of arms
Description:
Eagle (heraldry)
Creators:
Charles Edward Barber
E PLURIBUS UNUM
HALF DOLLAR
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Introduction of Coins
The proof coins struck 1896-1901 are notable for having a greater degree of contrast between brilliant fields and frosted devices than for the years immediately preceding and following. These often make ideal type coins. The 1897 proof half dollar is available at the gem level, though the numbers drop off rapidly when one views the certified populations of Cameo and Ultra Cameo pieces. Their numbers, however, are noticeably higher than for earlier dates in the series.Read More
