USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1909
USA, San Francisco
Rarity
Common
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 1,764,000 |
| 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 1909-S half dollar typically was well made, with a good strike and nice luster. A few pieces have been seen with "mumps," a sinking of the obverse die in the area of Liberty's neck and jaw from die erosion and, possibly, improper hardening of the die. Gems are very elusive, but circulated examples are only moderately scarce below XF and AU. On one reverse die the mintmark appears to have been punched upside down, and this is a collectible variety.Read More
