1909-O Barber Half Dollar VG
Numismatic
1909-O Barber Half Dollar VG
The year 1909 marked the final chapter for the New Orleans Mint, making coins from this era particularly intriguing for those exploring American numismatic history. This circulating silver half dollar, graded in Very Good condition, represents a bygone era of United States coinage. Struck with a purity of 90 percent silver, the coin contains approximately 0.3575 troy ounces of precious metal. Designed by Charles Barber, the obverse of the coin presents a classic profile of Lady Liberty. She is depicted wearing a traditional Phrygian cap adorned with a laurel wreath, with the word LIBERTY visible on her headband. The year 1909 is positioned at the bottom of the design, anchoring this piece of currency to its specific historical moment. The reverse side features a detailed heraldic eagle with its wings spread wide, protecting a shield on its chest. In its talons, the eagle grasps an olive branch and a bundle of arrows, representing peace and readiness. A banner is held in its beak, completing a powerful national symbol that defines this classic fifty-cent denomination.
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Specifications
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Year | 1909 |
| Mint mark | O - New Orleans |
| Grade | Very 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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