USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1894
USA, New Orleans


Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
Region | USA |
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Denomination | ½ dollar |
Krause number | KM# 116 |
Mintage | 2,138,000 |
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
Though MS coins are fairly plentiful, the vast majority are quite poorly struck, something that would become the norm for O-Mint coins through the end of production in 1909. Gems are rare. Circulated examples grading better than AG are moderately scarce. There are no varieties known for this issue.Read More