USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1893
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Uncommon
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 740,000 |
| 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
Lacking the novelty of the previous year's edition, the low-mintage 1893-S half dollar is scarce across all grades. Most survivors are too worn to grade as high as Good, particularly since the reverse of early Barber Halves typically wore more readily than the obverse. Mint State survivors are quite elusive, with gems nearly unknown. There are no reported varieties for 1893-S.Read More
