1896 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.
Description
The 1896 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 950,000, this is a scarce issue — ranked 2nd of 3 mint variants by mintage, with 32% of 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 1896-S and 1896-O are semi-key dates with limited branch mint production. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $79 to $1.4K 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 #6474.
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