coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 50c \ Barber Halves \ 1897 \ New Orleans
Barber Halves are fifty-cent coins minted in the United States from 1892 to 1915, featuring the design by Charles E. Barber. The 1897 Barber Half Dollar is particularly notable, with a mintage of approximately 1.4 million coins, and those struck at the New Orleans Mint exhibit a distinctive "O" mintmark. Collectors value Barber Halves for their historical significance and varying degrees of rarity, with specific dates and mintmarks influencing their market value.
| Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1897-O 50c | 50c | Barber Halves | 1897 | New Orleans |