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50C BARBER LIBERTY HEAD (1892-1915)
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
UNITED STATES |
| Design Description: |
HALF DOLLARS - BARBER LIBERTY HEAD, PROOF |
| Item Description: |
50C 1892 |
| Full Grade: |
PCGS PF 64 CA |
| Owner: |
CC Angler |
Owner Comments:
Mint: Philadelphia
Mintage: 1,245
Obverse Designer: Charles E. Barber
Reverse Designer: Charles E. Barber
Composition: Silver
As a new coin type, the 1892 Barber Half Dollar was saved in large numbers by both numismatists and the general public. The former also boosted sales of proof coins to a level that would not again be achieved during the run of this series. Survivors are numerous, though many have been impaired through poor storage and improper cleaning. Gems are nonetheless fairly available, at least for brilliant and Cameo examples. This example was purchased as a PF64 in an old green holder. Sent to PCGS for reconsideration and came back PF64+ Cameo.