USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1903
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 755 |
| 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 coins continued their slide during 1903, a trend that would last through the end of Barber silver coinage. The 1903 half dollar is not particularly rare, but precious few display sufficient contrast to be certified as Cameo. Non-Cameo proofs are fairly available through PF-66, but the numbers drop off rapidly in higher grades.Read More
