1896-S Barber Half Dollar VF
Numismatic
1896-S Barber Half Dollar VF
The 1896 Barber half dollar, minted in San Francisco, represents a classic era of United States silver coinage. Struck with a purity of 90 percent silver, this fifty-cent piece contains 0.3575 troy ounces of precious metal. Its survival in Very Fine condition allows observers to appreciate the finer details of its nineteenth-century design, which was created by Charles Barber. On the obverse, a left-facing profile of Lady Liberty is depicted wearing a Phrygian cap and a laurel wreath, surrounded by the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the 1896 year of issue. The reverse showcases a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, bearing a shield upon its chest. In its beak, the eagle holds a ribbon inscribed with "E PLURIBUS UNUM", while its claws grasp an olive branch and a cluster of arrows, symbolizing both peace and readiness. The legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the "HALF DOLLAR" denomination frame this detailed patriotic scene.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1896 |
| Mint mark | S - San Francisco |
| Grade | Very Fine |
| Legal-tender face value | 50 Cents |
| Metal | Silver |
| Weight | 0.3575 troy oz |
| Purity | .900 |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
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