1896 (S) Barber Half Dollar
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$54,625 MS67 08-11-2010 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1896 (S) Barber Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915 series. With a mintage of 1.1 million, this is a less common issue — the highest mintage among 3 variants, accounting for 38% of the year's production. 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. The 1896-S and 1896-O are semi-key dates with limited branch mint production. Struck at the San Francisco Mint, established during the California Gold Rush and now primarily producing proof and collector coins. Estimated market value ranges from $171 to $4.7K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6476.
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