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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:
6591
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1898
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:
1898-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
2,358,550
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6482
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Coin Value History
1898-S 50c MS
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1898-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$14,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $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 |
Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 MS [Type]
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Worth: $20 – $33,500
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Worth: $23 – $33,500
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Worth: $95 – $42,000
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Worth: $110 – $27,500
1893 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $72,000
1893-O 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $9,600
1893-S 50c MS
Worth: $85 – $27,600
1894 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $18,720
1894-O 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $72,000
1894-S 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $21,600
1895 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $12,000
1895-O 50c MS
Worth: $22 – $27,000
1895-S 50c MS
Worth: $27 – $50,000
1896 50c MS
Worth: $25 – $24,000
1896-O 50c MS
Worth: $32 – $102,000
1898-S 50C MS65 PCGS. ...
$5,612
1898-S 50C MS66 PCGS. ...
$10,675
1898-S Barber Half Dollar. VF-20 (PCGS).
$207
1898-S 50C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: 43 in 30, 255 finer (6/26). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 2,358,5...
$220
1898-S Barber Half Dollar. EF Details--Scratch (PCGS).
$216
1898-S 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 28 in 58 (1 in 58+), 55 finer (10/25). CDN: $1,100 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Min...
$1,891
1898-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 39 in 12, 367 finer (12/25). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 2,...
$149
1898-S 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: 43 in 40, 172 finer (9/25). CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 2,358,55...
$360
1898-S Barber Half Dollar. VF-25 (PCGS).
$192
1898-S Barber Half Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS).
$1,980
1898-S 50C VF35 ANACS. Mintage 2,358,550. ...
$264
1898-S 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/40). Mintage 2,358,550. ...
$2,100
1898-S 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/329). Mintage 2,358,550. ...
$240
1898-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/122). Mintage 2,358,550. ...
$444
1898-S 50C MS64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (14/13). Mintage 2,358,550. ...
$2,880
1898-S 50C AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (22/75). NGC Census: (7/57). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. Mintage 2,358,5...
$690
1898-S Barber Half Dollar. AU-50 (NGC).
$432
1898-S 50C AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/94 and 0/4+). NGC Census: (5/64 and 0/0+). CDN: $520 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53...
$516
1898-S 50c NGC VG-10
$85
1898-S NGC MS-61
$1,322
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