$1 FV 90% Silver Barber Half Dollars - Avg Circ

This $1 face value lot includes 2 Barber Half Dollars, each composed of 90% silver and minted between 1892 and 1915. These coins come in average circulated condition, with moderate to heavy wear consistent with decades of use in everyday commerce. While some detail may be worn smooth, all coins retain full dates and basic design elements—offering an affordable, historical, and silver-rich addition to any collection or bullion stack.

Historical Insight:

Barber Half Dollars circulated heavily during the turn of the 20th century, spanning the Spanish-American War, the Progressive Era, and the dawn of World War I. Designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, these coins were widely used and rarely saved in high grade—making even average circulated examples increasingly collectible. With each coin over a century old and struck in genuine 90% silver, this lot offers a tangible piece of American history with enduring metal value.

Highlights:

• Face Value: $1 USD (2 coins per lot)
• Dates: Random (1892-1915)
• Condition: Average Circulated - moderate to heavy wear, full dates, no holes or major damage
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value
• Mint Marks: Varies (Philadelphia, Denver, San Francisco, or New Orleans)
• Obverse: Features a profile of Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath, surrounded by the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the year of issue.
• Reverse: Depicts a heraldic eagle clutching arrows and an olive branch, beneath a scroll reading "E PLURIBUS UNUM," with the denomination "HALF DOLLAR" below.