The Barber Half Dollar, the third of the Barber-designed coins minted by the United States, bore completely new coin art created by Mint Chief Engraver Charles Barber. Upon its launch, this coin’s design met with mixed reviews, though contemporary coin collectors admire the bold-yet-detailed bust featured on the coin’s obverse.
There are fewer of these half dollars on the market than avid collectors might wish, due to their relatively short period of mintage. Additionally, only a small portion of Barber Half Dollars on the market have enjoyed careful preservation. Examples in excellent condition become rarer with each passing year and that trajectory is likely to continue.
WHAT IS THE VALUE OF A BARBER HALF DOLLAR?
Naturally, the most coveted Barber Half Dollars are those that have enjoyed careful preservation; pieces in excellent condition that have been spared the wear common to heavily circulated coins can be hard to find. Additionally, some of the more desirable Barber Half Dollars are those bearing specific mintmarks.
Because multiple types of these coins were struck each year, Barber Half Dollars are even more individualized than other numismatic coins. Every individual coin will have its own value. Generally though, the type of Barber Half Dollar is secondary to the coin’s condition.
BARBER HALF DOLLARS’ FUTURE VALUE
Barber Half Dollar Values
| DATE | GOOD | FINE | EXTREMELY FINE | UNCIRCULATED |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 Barber Half Dollar | $27 | $70 | $210 | $350 |
| 1892 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $300 | $500 | $675 | $750 |
| 1892 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $235 | $400 | $575 | $700 |
| 1893 Barber Half Dollar | $20 | $80 | $210 | $325 |
| 1893 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $35 | $130 | $350 | $425 |
| 1893 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $140 | $500 | $850 | $1,350 |
| 1894 Barber Half Dollar | $30 | $110 | $300 | $375 |
| 1894 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $25 | $90 | $300 | $375 |
| 1894 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $22 | $70 | $215 | $365 |
| 1895 Barber Half Dollar | $18 | $70 | $210 | $400 |
| 1895 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $40 | $130 | $260 | $385 |
| 1895 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $30 | $140 | $300 | $385 |
| 1896 Barber Half Dollar | $20 | $90 | $240 | $365 |
| 1896 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $50 | $210 | $550 | $825 |
| 1896 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $115 | $240 | $575 | $825 |
| 1897 Barber Half Dollar | $20 | $45 | $200 | $360 |
| 1897 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $160 | $500 | $1,050 | $1,300 |
| 1897 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $150 | $350 | $900 | $1,450 |
| 1898 Barber Half Dollar | $18 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1898 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $38 | $240 | $540 | $650 |
| 1898 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $30 | $90 | $340 | $440 |
| 1899 Barber Half Dollar | $18 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1899 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $25 | $80 | $275 | $350 |
| 1899 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $25 | $90 | $300 | $400 |
| 1900 Barber Half Dollar | $17 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1900 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $18 | $60 | $280 | $435 |
| 1900 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $17 | $45 | $210 | $375 |
| 1901 Barber Half Dollar | $17 | $45 | $200 | $350 |
| 1901 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $17 | $80 | $500 | $1,500 |
| 1901 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $32 | $165 | $700 | $1,250 |
| 1902 Barber Half Dollar | $17 | $42 | $200 | $300 |
| 1902 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $17 | $55 | $220 | $400 |
| 1902 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $32 | $165 | $1,250 | $1,600 |
| 1903 Barber Half Dollar | $17 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1903 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $17 | $55 | $210 | $375 |
| 1903 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $17 | $60 | $230 | $400 |
| 1904 Barber Half Dollar | $17 | $35 | $200 | $375 |
| 1904 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $22 | $95 | $400 | $600 |
| 1904 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $48 | $350 | $3,750 | $7,000 |
| 1905 Barber Half Dollar | $25 | $85 | $265 | $365 |
| 1905 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $30 | $125 | $350 | $525 |
| 1905 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $16 | $53 | $240 | $400 |
| 1906 Barber Half Dollar | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1906 Barber Half Dollar (D) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1906 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $16 | $42 | $200 | $350 |
| 1906 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $16 | $53 | $210 | $350 |
| 1907 Barber Half Dollar | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1907 Barber Half Dollar (D) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $350 |
| 1907 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1907 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $18 | $85 | $425 | $725 |
| 1908 Barber Half Dollar | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1908 Barber Half Dollar (D) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1908 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $350 |
| 1908 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $16 | $75 | $400 | $600 |
| 1909 Barber Half Dollar | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1909 Barber Half Dollar (O) | $18 | $65 | $375 | $650 |
| 1909 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $16 | $45 | $250 | $475 |
| 1910 Barber Half Dollar | $20 | $95 | $320 | $410 |
| 1910 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $18 | $35 | $200 | $375 |
| 1911 Barber Half Dollar | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1911 Barber Half Dollar (D) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $350 |
| 1911 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $18 | $40 | $240 | $425 |
| 1912 Barber Half Dollar | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1912 Barber Half Dollar (D) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1912 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $425 |
| 1913 Barber Half Dollar | $75 | $210 | $800 | $1,200 |
| 1913 Barber Half Dollar (D) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1913 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $16 | $55 | $275 | $385 |
| 1914 Barber Half Dollar | $150 | $315 | $900 | $1,100 |
| 1914 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $16 | $40 | $200 | $400 |
| 1915 Barber Half Dollar | $110 | $285 | $650 | $1,00 |
| 1915 Barber Half Dollar (D) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $375 |
| 1915 Barber Half Dollar (S) | $16 | $45 | $200 | $350 |
Source: The Red Book
