Barber Half Dollar
$53 – $103,375
- Total Coins
- 7
- Key Dates
- 7
- Value Range
- $53 - $103,375
- Most Valuable
- 1897-S Barber Half Dollar
Barber Half Dollar coins were minted from 1892-1915, designed by Charles E. Barber. This series includes 7 coins in our database. Values range from $53 to $103,375. The most sought-after is the 1897-S Barber Half Dollar.
All Barber Half Dollar Coins
| Year | Mint | Mintage | Status | Value Range | View |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 | San Francisco | 2,268,000 | Key Date | $65 - $78,900 | View → |
| 1893 | San Francisco | 1,826,000 | Key Date | $100 - $90,700 | View → |
| 1897 | San Francisco | 933,900 | Key Date | $88 - $103,375 | View → |
| 1904 | San Francisco | 2,788,000 | Key Date | $63 - $75,875 | View → |
| 1913 | Philadelphia (no mint mark) | 188,627,000 | Key Date | $63 - $60,800 | View → |
| 1914 | Philadelphia (no mint mark) | 124,610,000 | Key Date | $53 - $73,500 | View → |
| 1915 | Philadelphia (no mint mark) | 138,820,000 | Key Date | $62 - $62,125 | View → |
1892 San Francisco
Mintage: 2,268,000
1893 San Francisco
Mintage: 1,826,000
1897 San Francisco
Mintage: 933,900
1904 San Francisco
Mintage: 2,788,000
1913 Philadelphia (no mint mark)
Mintage: 188,627,000
1914 Philadelphia (no mint mark)
Mintage: 124,610,000
1915 Philadelphia (no mint mark)
Mintage: 138,820,000
Key Dates & Rarities
The most sought-after coins in the Barber Half Dollar series, ranked by highest recorded value.
1897-S Barber Half Dollar
The 1897-S is a rare key date with only 933,900 pieces minted.
1893-S Barber Half Dollar
The 1893-S has a mintage of 1.826 million and is a key date of the Barber Half Dollar series.
1892-S Barber Half Dollar
The 1892-S is a key date from the first year of the Barber Half Dollar series.
1904-S Barber Half Dollar
The 1904-S has a mintage of 2.788 million and is a key date.
1914 Barber Half Dollar
The 1914 is a key date from the final years of the Barber Half Dollar series.
Barber Half Dollar History
The Barber Half Dollar series began in 1892 and ended in 1915. Mint Director Edward Leech commissioned Charles E. Barber, the Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, to create the new design. Barber replaced the long-running Seated Liberty design to modernize the appearance of United States coinage. His design features a portrait of Liberty facing right, wearing a Phrygian cap and a laurel wreath. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle clutching an olive branch and arrows. Production ceased in 1915 because the Mint transitioned to the Walking Liberty design in 1916. The series contains 74 different date and mint mark combinations. Collectors often focus on the key dates like the 1892-O, the 1892-S, and the 1914. You hold a piece of history that circulated during a period of rapid industrial growth in America.
Collecting Tips
Start your collection with common dates like 1907 or 1908 in good to fine condition to learn the series without high costs. Barber Half Dollars suffer from wear on the high points, specifically the hair above Liberty's forehead and the eagle's breast. Always check for signs of cleaning or artificial toning, as these lower the value significantly. Watch for fake mint marks added to common 1907 Philadelphia coins to mimic rare branch mint issues. Use a 10x jeweler's loupe to inspect the mint mark area for tool marks or inconsistent metal flow.
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