USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1904
USA, New Orleans
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 1,117,600 |
| 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
As is the norm for New Orleans Mint coins of the period, the 1904-O half dollar is often weakly struck where the deepest parts of the die cavities overlap from obverse to reverse. Nevertheless, most example have good luster. Mint State pieces are very elusive, with gems being rare. The same may be said for circulated pieces in the higher grades.Read More
