USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1913
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 627 |
| 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
This is the first of three consecutive dates which close out the Barber Half Dollar series with low mintages for both the proofs and currency strikes of the Philadelphia Mint. The rarity of MS 1913(P) halves is more a matter of perception than reality, and at one time the proofs were more highly sought and thus were priced higher. Since the 1980s the MS coins have outpaced the proofs, yet both are worth more than preceding dates. The 1913 proof half dollar is of comparable rarity to earlier issues in overall numbers, but gems are fairly scarce. Certified Cameo proofs are genuinely rare for this date.Read More
