1892 Barber Half Dollar

About This Coin

The 1892 Barber Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915 series — the first year of the series. In 1892, coins were struck at the New Orleans, San Francisco, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 2.7 million. This ranks 4th of 24 years by total mintage, below the series median of 4.9 million. The obverse features Liberty facing right wearing a Phrygian cap topped by a laurel wreath, with the word LIBERTY on a headband and the reverse displays a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. First year of the Barber Half Dollar. The 1892-O "Micro O" mintmark variety, struck from a dime mintmark punch, is a famous and valuable error. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Across its variants, estimated values range from $66 to $54K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $200K in MS68 grade at Legend Rare Coin Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber.