USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1914
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 610 |
| 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
Amazingly the Philadelphia Mint recorded the lowest mintages of the Barber Half Dollar series during 1914 for both currency and proof coins. The nation was in an economic recession, and proof sales declined to an astonishing 380 pieces. Though this issue has been hoarded by generations of collectors, it is still scarce across all grades. A fair percentage of the surviving population has been certified as gems, but Cameo proofs are extremely rare. At one time the 1914 proof half dollar was valued more highly than its currency counterpart, but Mint State pieces are now more highly prized by specialists.Read More
