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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:
6588
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-O
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
New Orleans
Mint Mark:
O
Mintage:
632,000
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6478
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Coin Value History
1897-O 50c MS
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1897-O 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS68 |
|
$57,500 | $1,234 |
| MS68 | - | $45,500 | $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 |
| AG2 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG2 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Barber Half Dollar 50c 1892-1915 MS [Type]
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: $27 – $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: $26 – $72,000
1894-S 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $21,600
1895 50c MS
Worth: $26 – $12,000
1895-O 50c MS
Worth: $24 – $27,000
1895-S 50c MS
Worth: $29 – $50,000
1896 50c MS
Worth: $28 – $24,000
1896-O 50c MS
Worth: $34 – $102,000
1897-O 50C Good 4 PCGS. CDN: $125 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 4 . Mintage 632,000. ...
$139
1897-O 50C AG3 PCGS. CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AG3 . Mintage 632,000. ...
$119
1897-O 50C Good 6 PCGS. CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Good 6 . Mintage 632,000. ...
$160
1897-O 50C VG8 PCGS. CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG8 . Mintage 632,000. ...
$232
1897-O 50C VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: 70 in 10, 318 finer (4/26). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VG10. Mintage 632,000...
$294
1897-O 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: 65 in 12, 250 finer (12/25). CDN: $400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage 6...
$439
1897-O 50C MS64 NGC. ...
$4,880
1897-O 50C AU58 PCGS. ...
$8,540
1897-O Barber Half Dollar. Good Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$105
1897-O 50C VF20 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/32). Mintage 632,000. ...
$1,080
1897-O 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/84). Mintage 632,000. ...
$1,920
1897-O 50C MS66+ PCGS....
$13,200
1897-O 50C Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (43/191). Mintage 632,000. ...
$456
1897-O 50C -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. AU55. Mintage 632,000. ...
$960
50C 1897-O PCGS MS65 CAC GOLD GEN 1.2
$14,688
1897-O Barber Half Dollar. EF-45 (PCGS).
$1,560
1897-O 50C Fair 2 PCGS. PCGS Population: (17/782). NGC Census: (12/369). Mintage 632,000. ...
$51
1897-O 50C MS62 PCGS. ...
$3,840
1897-O 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (21/140). NGC Census: (2/63). CDN: $735 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 632,00...
$756
1897-O 50C VF30 ANACS. NGC Census: (4/59). PCGS Population: (19/113). Mintage 632,000. ...
$336
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