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The half dollars designed by Charles Barber from 1892-1915 were decidedly unpopular during their day. The coins were considered less attractive than their Seated predecessors and they did not wear well. That is, they looked really unattractive wen worn down, and this series was well circulated. Most key dates in the Barber half series are inexpensive in lower grades for this reason. The series has since become quite popular with collectors.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty surrounded by 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right. IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed at the top with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle holding the symbolic olive branches and arrows is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR around the periphery. A ribbon in the eagle's beak bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. 13 stars appear in the field above the eagle's head. Mintmark, if any, is positioned under the eagles tail feathers, above the D in DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
6579
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1892
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF DOLLAR, E PLURIBUS UNUM
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.5 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3617 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Coin Date:
1892-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,029,028
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6464
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Coin Value History
1892-S 50c MS
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1892-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$33,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| P1 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $23 – $33,500
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Worth: $26 – $33,500
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Worth: $95 – $42,000
1893 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $72,000
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Worth: $27 – $9,600
1893-S 50c MS
Worth: $85 – $27,600
1894 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $18,720
1894-O 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $72,000
1894-S 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $21,600
1895 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $12,000
1895-O 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $27,000
1895-S 50c MS
Worth: $30 – $50,000
1896 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $24,000
1896-O 50c MS
Worth: $35 – $102,000
1896-S 50c MS
Worth: $45 – $48,000
1892-S 50C AG3 PCGS. CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 1,029,028. ...
$171
1892-S 50C Good 4 PCGS. CDN: $240 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 1,029,028. ...
$256
1892-S 50C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: 99 in 6, 601 finer (8/26). CDN: $265 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 1,0...
$305
1892-S Barber Half Dollar. VG-10 (PCGS).
$415
1892-S Barber Half Dollar. VG-8 (PCGS).
$342
1892-S Barber Half Dollar. Good Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$183
1892-S 50C VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: 18 in 20, 377 finer (1/26). CDN: $525 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,029,02...
$641
1892-S 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 44 in 58 (1 in 58+), 128 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,250 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mi...
$2,074
1892-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 19 in 15, 393 finer (12/25). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1...
$516
1892-S Barber Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). OGH Generation 1.2 Rattler.
$6,000
1892-S 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (30/284 and 0/8+). Mintage 1,029,028. ...
$810
1892-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (36/390). Mintage 1,029,028. ...
$409
1892-S Barber Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS). OGH.
$7,800
1892-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/331). Mintage 1,029,028. ...
$601
1892-S Barber Half Dollar. AU-55 (PCGS).
$1,200
1892-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/206). Mintage 1,029,028. ...
$960
1892-S 50C Poor 1 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/926). Mintage 1,029,028. ...
$139
1892-S 50C Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (38/888). Mintage 1,029,028. ...
$94
1892-S 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (19/310). NGC Census: (6/147). CDN: $560 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 1,029...
$600
1892-S Barber Half Dollar. Unc Details--Cleaned (NGC).
$1,050
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