USA ½ dollar Barber Half Dollar 1910
USA, Philadelphia
Rarity
Extremely Rare
Attributes of Coins
| Region | USA |
|---|---|
| Denomination | ½ dollar |
| Krause number | KM# 116 |
| Mintage | 551 |
| 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
Without the novelty of 1909's two cent types, sales of proofs continued their long decline in 1910. The proof half dollar of this year is scarcer than most previous issues, with gems being particularly elusive. As in 1909, however, the percentage of Cameo proofs is higher than for 1902-08, a welcome benefit for collectors. The Philadelphia Mint produced a fairly low total of currency half dollars this year, and at one time this put extra price pressure on the proofs. Since the 1980s, however, collectors have been less inclined to complete their sets with a blend of MS and PF coins. Both issues are now respected as separate, and this has the MS issue bringing equal or higher prices than the PF half.Read More
