USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1914
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Uncommon
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 992,000 |
| 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
Despite a relatively low mintage for the series, the 1914-S half dollar was issued late enough to be recovered during the coin board craze of the late 1930s. This assured the survival of worn pieces, though examples grading VF through AU are much tougher to locate. Mint State coins are not rare, with a fair number of certified gems available.Read More
