USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1905
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 2,494,000 |
| 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 typical 1905-S half dollar is well made, with a good strike and excellent luster. Survivors are in low supply, but their superior appearance has resulted in a disproportionate percentage of gems. Circulated examples are plentiful, even in the usually elusive collector grades of F through XF. Kevin Flynn's book on this series lists a repunched mintmark variety, but the worn coin in his photo is unconvincing.Read More
