1908-O Barber Half Dollar Fine
Numismatic
1908-O Barber Half Dollar Fine
The 1908-O Barber Half Dollar represents a fascinating era in United States coinage, struck at the historic New Orleans Mint. This circulated piece is composed of 90 percent silver, containing approximately 0.3575 troy ounces of precious metal. It carries a face value of 50 cents, serving as a tangible artifact of early twentieth-century commerce. Designed by Charles Barber, the obverse of the coin displays a classical portrait of Lady Liberty. She is depicted facing right, wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a laurel wreath. The motto "IN GOD WE TRUST" is inscribed along the upper rim, with the year 1908 positioned at the bottom. The reverse features a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, bearing a shield across its chest. In its beak, the eagle holds a ribbon inscribed with "E PLURIBUS UNUM". Its talons grasp an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, symbolizing peace and readiness. The mint mark "O" is positioned below the eagle, indicating its origin in New Orleans, flanked by the inscriptions "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "HALF DOLLAR".
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1908 |
| Mint mark | O - New Orleans |
| Grade | 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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