USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1896
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 1,140,948 |
| 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 1896-S half dollar is indeed elusive across all grades, it is less so than 1896-O. It appears that association with the very rare 1896-S quarter dollar has enhanced both the desirability and value of this issue. Mint State coins typically are quite attractive and often prooflike to some degree. Other than slight deviations in mintmark positioning there are no varieties for 1896-S halves.Read More
