Barber Half Dollar

The Barber half dollar is a 50-cent coin that was produced by the United States Mint from 1892 to 1915. It is named after its designer, Charles E. Barber, who also designed the Barber dime and quarter. The obverse side of the Barber half dollar features the head of Liberty facing right, wearing a Phrygian cap with the word "LIBERTY" inscribed on it and surrounded by 13 stars. The reverse side features an eagle with outstretched wings, holding arrows and an olive branch, surrounded by a wreath and the words "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "HALF DOLLAR." The Barber half dollar was made of 90% silver and 10% copper and has a weight of 12.5 grams. The coin is highly collectible due to its classic design and historic significance as a representation of early 20th century American coinage. The Barber half dollar was also the last U.S. half dollar to feature the traditional design of Liberty on the obverse side.

The current melt value of a Barber Half Dollar is $11.42.

The melt value is calculated based solely on the current price of silver, excluding the value of any other metals contained in the coin. The silver price used in this calculation is $31.57 per troy ounce, which was last updated on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM. All metal prices and melt values are displayed in US Dollars.