1899-S U.S. Barber Half Dollar – Early American Silver Type Coin #56

1899-S U.S. Barber Half Dollar – Early American Silver Type Coin

Mintage:

1,686,411 (San Francisco Mint)

Notable Facts:

• The 1899-S Barber Half Dollar was struck at the San Francisco Mint and is a semi-key date within the series due to its relatively low mintage.

• Barber halves are known for their durability in circulation, and higher-grade examples are increasingly scarce, especially from western mints like San Francisco.

Description:

The 1899-S Barber Half Dollar is a classic piece of late 19th-century American coinage, struck at the historic San Francisco Mint. Composed of 90% silver and designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, the coin features Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap and laurel wreath on the obverse, with a heraldic eagle on the reverse holding arrows and an olive branch. With a modest mintage of just over 1.68 million, this issue stands out as a solid entry in the Barber series and offers collectors a tangible connection to the economic and political transition of the United States at the dawn of the 20th century. Offered raw and uncertified, coins are documented with high-resolution photography to highlight key details, legends, and original surfaces.