USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1897
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 2,480,000 |
| 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
This is one of the more available series entries from the 1890s across most grades. The huge number of heavily worn pieces is not represented in the Census Report, as there is little incentive to submit such coins. Mint State examples survive in sufficient quantity to be collectible, and gems are available to the advanced collector. The only variety noted for this issue is a repunched date 1897/97.Read More
