1893 Barber Half Dollar
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$28,800 MS67 11-02-2017 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1893 Barber Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915 series. With a mintage of 1.8 million, this is a less common issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 46% of the year's production. The obverse features Liberty facing right wearing a Phrygian cap topped by a laurel wreath, with the word LIBERTY on a headband and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. The 1893-S is a key date with low San Francisco mintage during the Panic of 1893. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $57 to $1.3K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6465.
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