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1901 (S) Barber Half Dollar

Strike Type
1901 (S) Half Dollar coin

Coin Details

Year
1901
Denomination
Half Dollar
Mint Mark
S
Strike Type
Regular Strike
Series
Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915
Designer
Charles E. Barber
Mintage
847,044
Composition
90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight
12.5g
Diameter
30mm
Edge
Reeded

Value Estimates

$84 - $8,619

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

$86,250 MS67 08-11-2010 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1901 (S) Barber Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915 series. With a mintage of 847,044, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 14% of total 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 1901-S is a semi-key San Francisco issue. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $84 to $8.6K 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 #6491.

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