1913 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
$19,388 MS66+ 01-30-2020 Legend Rare Coin Auctions
Description
The 1913 Barber Half Dollar is a half dollar produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Barber Half Dollars 1892-1915 series. With a mintage of 188,000, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 14% 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. 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 original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $123 to $2.9K 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 #6527.
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