USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1901
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 4,268,000 |
| 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 issue had one of the higher mintages for the Barber series, and 1901(P) halves are plentiful across all grades short of gem (MS-65 and higher). The typical specimen is lustrous and well struck. A new obverse hub debuted with this entry. The rim was narrowed a bit, exposing more of the denticles. The most distinction, however, was to Liberty's ear. Last modified in 1896 with tweaking of the central cartilage, this was made even more prominent, and Liberty's ear lobe was enlarged slightly. There are no varieties for 1901 Philadelphia Mint halves.Read More
