USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1905
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Uncommon
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 662,000 |
| 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 relatively low mintage of this date for a Philadelphia product has long been attractive to collectors, but the 1905(P) half dollar is somewhat more available than this figure suggests. It is only moderately scarce in Mint State and the higher circulated grades. As is so true for the series, however, gems are still quite elusive. This is aggravated by the so-so luster of most examples.Read More
