* Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper
* Weight: 12.5 grams
* Diameter: 30.6 millimeters
* Thickness: 2.15 millimeters
* Edge: Reeded
Varieties
There are several varieties of the 1895 Barber half dollar. The most common is the "normal" variety, which has a small "O" mintmark below the date. Other varieties include:
* The "large O" variety, which has a larger "O" mintmark below the date.
* The "with stars" variety, which has a star on either side of the date.
* The "without stars" variety, which does not have any stars on either side of the date.
Values
The value of an 1895 Barber half dollar can vary depending on the variety, condition, and current market prices. Here are some approximate values for different grades:
* Good: $10-$20
* Fine: $20-$30
* Very Fine: $30-$40
* Extremely Fine: $40-$50
* Uncirculated: $50-$100
Rare Varieties
Some rare varieties of the 1895 Barber half dollar can be worth significantly more than the common varieties. These include:
* The "reverse of 1894" variety, which has the reverse design of the 1894 Barber half dollar.
* The "doubled die obverse" variety, which has a doubled die error on the obverse.
* The "laminated die" variety, which has a lamination error on the die.
These rare varieties can sell for hundreds or even thousands of dollars.