USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1905
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 727 |
| 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
Sales of proof coins rose a bit during 1905. This may have been in response to the much lower than usual mintage for circulating half dollars, which undoubtedly made them difficult to obtain. The proof of this date is clearly scarcer than preceding dates, particularly at the gem gem. Cameo coins are quite elusive.Read More
