1897 (O) 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
$43,125 MS67 01-01-2009 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1897 (O) Barber Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the New Orleans Mint as part of the Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915 series. With a mintage of 632,000, this is a scarce issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 16% of total 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 1897-O with a mintage of 632,000 is a major semi-key date, scarce in all grades above Good. Struck at the New Orleans Mint, which operated from 1838 to 1909 and produced coins prized for their historical Southern provenance. Estimated market value ranges from $230 to $5.0K 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 #6478.
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