USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1893
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 792 |
| 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
As one would expect, sales of proof half dollars plunged by a third after the initial excitement of this design's debut in 1892. The 1893 edition is noticeably less available in all grades than its predecessor, yet a fair number of gems survive for the advanced type or series collector. Cameo proofs are available at a premium, but Ultra Cameo pieces are extremely rare.Read More
