Barber Half Dollars, minted from 1892 to 1915, feature a design by Charles E. Barber, the chief engraver of the U.S. Mint. The 1898 Barber Half Dollar, produced in Philadelphia, is particularly notable for its classic representation of Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse. Collectible coins like the Barber Half Dollar are sought after by numismatists for their historical significance and artistic value, with condition, rarity, and mint mark affecting their market value. The fifty-cent denomination played a key role in U.S. coinage, and the 1898 Philadelphia minting is an essential piece for both collectors and historians studying this era.

Item Denomination Series Year Mint
1898-P (Philadelphia) Barber Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Barber Half Dollars 1898 Philadelphia
1898-P (Philadelphia) Barber Half Dollars 50¢ (Fifty Cents) Barber Half Dollars 1898 Philadelphia