1908 (S) Barber

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Description

The 1908 (S) Barber is a half dollar produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915 series. With a mintage of 1.6 million, this is a less common issue — ranked 2nd of 4 mint variants by mintage, with 14% of 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. Produced during the Progressive Era, when President Theodore Roosevelt championed a renaissance in American coin design that produced some of the most beautiful coins ever struck. 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 $49 to $2.8K 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 #6515.