1899 (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
$44,063 MS68 10-27-2014 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1899 (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 1.7 million, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 19% 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. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. 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 $57 to $2.7K 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 #6485.
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