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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:
6601
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
IN GOD WE TRUST, LIBERTY, 1903
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:
1903-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
1,920,772
Coinage Type:
Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years:
1892-1915
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6497
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Coin Value History
1903-S 50c MS
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1903-S 50c MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$20,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $13,000 | $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]
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
1903-S Barber Half Dollar. MS-66 (PCGS).
$12,200
1903-S 50C VF30 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St Collection. NGC Census: 7 in 30, 95 finer (1/26). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/...
$270
1903-S 50C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 14 in 58 (1 in 58+), 80 finer (10/25). CDN: $800 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Minta...
$976
1903-S 50C XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (26/120). Mintage 1,920,772. ...
$360
1903-S 50C MS64 PCGS....
$3,360
1903-S 50C MS65 Prooflike NGC....
$4,320
1903-S 50C VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (5/104). PCGS Population: (27/248). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF20. Mintage 1,920,...
$288
1903-S Barber Half Dollar. AU Details--Harshly Cleaned (PCGS).
$240
1903-S Barber Half Dollar. AU-55 (NGC).
$600
1903-S 50C VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (15/175). NGC Census: (1/88). CDN: $185 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 1,920,...
$288
1903-S 50C Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (29/289). NGC Census: (5/110). CDN: $65 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fine 12. Mintage ...
$66
1903-S 50C MS63 NGC. NGC Census: (15/32). PCGS Population: (20/38). CDN: $1,400 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 1,920...
$1,680
1903-S 50C AU50 ANACS. Mintage 1,920,772. ...
$348
1903-S 50C MS67 PCGS. ...
$11,700
1903-S 50C VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (20/214). NGC Census: (3/92). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 1,920,...
$228
1903-S 50c PCGS F15
$100
1903-S 50c NGC VG-10
$40
1903-S 50C MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (10/57). NGC Census: (10/45). Mintage 1,920,772. ...
$1,058
1903-S 50C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population (21/114). NGC Census: (2/80). Mintage: 1,920,772. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem f...
$212
1903-S 50C MS61 NGC. ...
$1,292
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