USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1895
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 880 |
| 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
The proofs of 1895 were quite well made, and this appears to have had a positive effect on the number of gem survivors. As the 1890s progressed the percentage of pieces made with contrasting fields and devices increased, and this is reflected in the higher percentage of Cameo and Ultra Cameo coins for this issue as compared to the earlier dates.Read More
