$1 FV 90% Silver Barber Half Dollars - F

This $1 face value lot includes 2 Barber Half Dollars minted between 1892 and 1915, each composed of 90% silver and graded in Fine (F) condition. These coins exhibit moderate, even wear across the high points, with major design elements still clear and all lettering fully readable. A solid mid-grade selection for collectors who want well-preserved vintage coinage with real silver content, these Fine Barber halves strike a balance between affordability and visual appeal.

Historical Insight:

The Barber Half Dollar circulated during some of the most pivotal decades in American history—from the tail end of the 19th century through World War I. Coins from this era were used daily and rarely saved in pristine condition, making Fine-grade examples increasingly desirable. These coins carry not only intrinsic silver value, but also rich historical context, connecting you to an era of steam engines, early automobiles, and a rapidly changing nation.

Highlights:

• Face Value: $1 USD (2 half dollars per lot)
• Dates: Random (1892-1915)
• Condition: Fine (F) - moderate wear, full rims, visible Liberty headband, readable legends
• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.715 troy oz per $1 face value
• Mint Marks: Varies (Philadelphia, New Orleans, San Francisco, or Denver)
• Obverse: Features Liberty in a Phrygian cap with a laurel wreath, framed by "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the coin's date. The word "LIBERTY" on the headband may be partially visible depending on wear level.
• Reverse: Displays a heraldic eagle with arrows and olive branch, beneath a ribbon inscribed "E PLURIBUS UNUM," with the denomination "HALF DOLLAR" below.