Early Half Dollar Types

1892-1915 Barber Silver Half Dollar Good

The U.S. Mint's famously meticulous Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber spent a lot of time refining this Liberty personification, which is highly ranked for its classical beauty. Liberty wears the ancient world's Phrygian cap, emblematic of dearly bought...

1892-1916 Barber Silver Half Dollar, Quarter and Dime Trio Good

All three of these beloved silver coins were designed by U.S. Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. This Liberty Head engraving is considered Barber's masterpiece. Because it was planned for the dime, quarter and half dollar, he spent five years in...

1892-1915 Barber Silver Half Dollar Trio Good

Due to their comparatively low mintages, the vast majority of Barber, or Liberty Head silver half dollars did yeoman's service in America's bygone economy, leaving just a limited number for today's collectors. Substantially fewer remain than later...

1807-1836 Capped Bust Silver Half Dollar Fine

This famous scarcity originated during the presidency of Thomas Jefferson, who recommended the engraver John Reich to the U.S. Mint. The buxom Liberty personification wears the liberty cap of antiquity, symbolizing hard-won freedom. The German-born Reich...

1854-1855 Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar with Arrows Good

Due to enormous gold discoveries in 1848, the value of silver spiked in relation to gold. As U.S. silver coinage began to be hoarded or melted, Congress adjusted the weight of these issues. To distinguish these coins from previous versions, arrows were...

1807-1836 Capped Bust Silver Half Dollar Good

This famous scarcity appeared during the Presidency of Thomas Jefferson, who recommended the engraver John Reich to the U.S. Mint. The buxom Liberty personification wears the Phrygian cap of antiquity, a popular symbol of hard-won freedom. The...

Three Different O-Mint Barber Half Dollars Good

The Barber (or Liberty Head) silver half dollar was struck at one time or another from 1892 to 1915 by all operating mints. Whether knowingly or unknowingly, the New Orleans Mint would experience its twilight years during this period, producing its...

1892-1915 Barber Silver Half Dollar Fine

The 1892-1915 Barber half dollar's Presidential Seal design was a favorite of President Kennedy and later modified for the Kennedy half dollar. Fine quality. Our choice of date based on availability.

1853-1855 Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar with Arrows Fine

Seated Liberty holds a shield in one hand and raises the liberty cap with the other. From 1853-1855, when the value of precious metal rose, the amount of silver in coins was slightly reduced to avoid melting. Arrows were added on either side of the date...

1866-1891 Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar with Motto Good

This elegant Seated Liberty engraving was used on six different U.S. coin denominations in the 19th century. Liberty holds the U.S. shield in one hand and raises the liberty cap aloft with the other as she seems to gaze westward into the days of an...

1839-1866 Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar No Motto Fine

Christian Gobrecht's elegant Seated Liberty engraving was used on six different U.S. coin denominations in the 19th century - that's a record. The Liberty personification holds the U.S. shield in one hand and raises the liberty cap aloft with the other,...

1839-1866 Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar with Motto Good

1836-1839 Capped Bust Reeded Edge Silver Half Dollar Fine

1836-1839 Capped Bust Reeded Edge Silver Half Dollar Good

1866-1891 Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar with Motto Fine

The big 90% silver 1866-1891 Seated Liberty half dollar of Christian Gobrecht displays the U.S. shield and liberty cap; the eagle holds a peace branch and the arrows of preparedness. Fine quality. Our choice of date. 30.6mm