1898-O Barber Half Dollar Good
Numismatic
1898-O Barber Half Dollar Good
Struck in 1898 at the historic New Orleans Mint, this silver half dollar represents a fascinating era of late nineteenth-century United States coinage. Composed of 90 percent silver with a weight of 0.3575 troy ounces of precious metal, this fifty-cent piece carries the distinctive "O" mint mark, indicating its origin in the American South. Designed by Charles Barber, the coin features a classic obverse profile of Lady Liberty. She is depicted wearing a Phrygian cap and a laurel wreath, surrounded by the motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" and the 1898 year of issue. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, bearing a protective shield on its chest. In its beak, the eagle holds a banner, while its talons grasp an olive branch and a cluster of arrows, symbolizing both peace and defense. The legend "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and the denomination "HALF DOLLAR" frame this powerful national symbol.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1898 |
| Mint mark | O - New Orleans |
| Grade | Good |
| 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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