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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:
6587
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1896
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:
1896-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,140,948
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6476
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Coin Value History
1896-S 50c MS
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1896-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $48,000 | $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 |
Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 MS [Type]
![Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ProductImages/DLRC/109xxx/49ef50f7-9a99-4533-b75d-70cc4bac762e.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $21 – $33,500
1892 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $33,500
1892-O 50c MS
Worth: $95 – $42,000
1892-S 50c MS
Worth: $110 – $27,500
1893 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $72,000
1893-O 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $9,600
1893-S 50c MS
Worth: $85 – $27,600
1894 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $18,720
1894-O 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $72,000
1894-S 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $21,600
1895 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $12,000
1895-O 50c MS
Worth: $23 – $27,000
1895-S 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $50,000
1896 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $24,000
1896-O 50c MS
Worth: $33 – $102,000
1896-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 46 in 12, 320 finer (9/26). CDN: $320 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 1...
$354
1896-S 50C Good 6 PCGS. PCGS Population: 56 in 6, 468 finer (8/26). CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 1,1...
$129
1896-S 50C VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: 52 in 8, 414 finer (6/26). CDN: $160 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 1,140,948...
$165
1896-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: 27 in 15, 289 finer (6/26). CDN: $450 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 15. Mintage 1...
$561
1896-S 50C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: 65 in 4, 516 finer (5/26). CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 1,1...
$119
1896-S Barber Half Dollar. AG Details--Cleaned (CACG).
$84
1896-S Barber Half Dollar. EF Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$671
1896-S 50C MS63 NGC. ...
$3,050
1896-S 50C AU58 PCGS. CAC. ...
$5,856
1896-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (41/202). Mintage 1,140,948. ...
$781
1896-S 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/68). Mintage 1,140,948. ...
$1,802
1896-S 50C MS64 PCGS....
$3,720
1896-S 50C MS66 PCGS....
$11,100
1896-S 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (47/332). Mintage 1,140,948. ...
$192
1896-S 50C AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (11/90). Mintage 1,140,948. ...
$1,440
1896-S Barber Half Dollar. MS-65 (NGC).
$4,320
1896-S 50C XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (3/49). PCGS Population: (17/101). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 1,140...
$1,200
1896-S Barber Half Dollar. VF-35 (PCGS).
$1,140
1896-S 50C XF40 PCGS. ...
$990
1896-S 50c PCGS VF30
$650
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