1912 Barber Half Dollar
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About This Coin
The 1912 Barber Half Dollar is a United States half dollar from the Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915 series — a late issue, 21st of 24 years in the series. In 1912, coins were struck at the San Francisco, Denver, and Philadelphia Mints with a combined mintage of 5.2 million. This ranks 14th of 24 years by total mintage, above 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. 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 in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Collectors have identified one known die variety for this date (atypical die clash). Struck two years before the 1914 key date, the lowest-mintage regular issue in the series. Across its variants, estimated values range from $49 to $1.4K depending on mint mark, grade, and strike type. A notable auction result reached $26K in PR67 grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Charles E. Barber.
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
