USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1894
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 972 |
| 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
Proof sales rebounded a bit from the total for 1893, yet the 1894 edition is of comparable rarity. Gems seem to have survived in sufficient numbers, but the population thins quite a bit for Cameo examples. Those certified as Ultra Cameo are extremely rare.Read More
