The Barber half dollar coin is a fifty-cent coin produced by the United States Mint from 1892 to 1915. It was designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber and replaced the Seated Liberty half dollar. The Barber half dollar is composed of 90% silver and 10% copper and weighs 12.5 grams. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of Liberty facing to the left, with the date below. The reverse features an eagle with outstretched wings, perched on a rock.
Barber half dollars were produced at the Philadelphia, San Francisco, New Orleans, and Denver mints. Coins from the Philadelphia Mint do not have a mint mark, while those from the other three mints are marked with an S, O, or D, respectively.
Barber half dollars are popular with coin collectors and are considered to be a good investment. The value of a Barber half dollar depends on its condition, mint mark, and rarity. The most valuable Barber half dollars are those that are in mint state condition, meaning they have not been circulated and are free from any damage. Coins from the San Francisco Mint are also more valuable than those from other mints.