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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:
6589
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1897
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:
1897-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
933,900
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6479
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Coin Value History
1897-S 50c MS
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1897-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$40,000 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $33,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 MS [Type]
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Worth: $22 – $33,500
1892 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $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: $26 – $9,600
1893-S 50c MS
Worth: $85 – $27,600
1894 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $18,720
1894-O 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $72,000
1894-S 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $21,600
1895 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $12,000
1895-O 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $27,000
1895-S 50c MS
Worth: $29 – $50,000
1896 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $24,000
1896-O 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $102,000
1897-S Barber Half Dollar. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$610
1897-S 50C Good 4 PCGS. PCGS Population: 72 in 4, 630 finer (8/26). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 933...
$119
1897-S 50C MS65 NGC. ...
$5,734
1897-S 50C MS66 PCGS. CAC. ...
$13,420
1897-S Barber Half Dollar. MS-64 (PCGS). CAC. OGH.
$6,500
1897-S 50C AG3 PCGS. CDN: $70 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 933,900. ...
$79
1897-S 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: 74 in 10, 401 finer (4/26). CDN: $220 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 933,900...
$268
1897-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 68 in 12, 333 finer (4/26). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 9...
$329
1897-S 50C AU58 PCGS. ...
$3,904
1897-S 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/66). Mintage 933,900. ...
$2,040
1897-S 50C VF25 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (9/32). Mintage 933,900. ...
$906
1897-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/101). Mintage 933,900. ...
$1,620
1897-S 50C VG8 NGC. NGC Census: (45/162). PCGS Population: (69/438). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 933,90...
$192
1897-S Barber Half Dollar. EF-40 (NGC).
$960
1897-S Barber Half Dollar. AU-50 (PCGS).
$1,560
1897-S Barber Half Dollar. VF-30 (PCGS).
$600
1897-S 50C Good 6 NGC. NGC Census: (36/193). PCGS Population: (63/492). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage ...
$159
1897-S 50c PCGS VF20
$460
1897-S 50c NGC MS61
$2,950
1897-S Barber Half Dollar. VF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$408
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