1900 BARBER HALF DOLLAR
PCGS Nos: 6486, 6547
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 4,762,000
Proofs: 912
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Diameter: ±30.6 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: None (for
Philadelphia) just below the eagle's tail on the reverse
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Images courtesy of Ira
& Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
Recent appearances:
PCGS Proof-66. Ex - Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Philadelphia 2000 Signature Sale",
August 6-7, 2000, Lot 6035, illustrated, sold for $5,405.00
NGC Proof-66. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long
Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8434, illustrated, sold
for $2,415.00
NGC Proof-65. Ex - Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles,
Inc.'s "The California Sale", October 2-3, 2000, Lot 1716, sold
for $4,025.00
Brilliant Proof. Ex - Stack's "65th
Anniversary Sale", October 17-19, 2000, Lot 1048, not plated, sold
for $253.00
Choice About
Uncirculated. Ex - Stack's "65th
Anniversary Sale", October 17-19, 2000, Lot 1049, not plated, sold
for $218.50
Notes:
"1900-P has a surprisingly high population for a P-mint
in the middle of the series. Its rarity has pretty much remained unchanged
since we last looked at it in 1991. This coin comes with a typically nice
strike and decent luster."1
The finest Uncirculated
example graded by PCGS is a single MS-67.
The finest Proof example graded by PCGS is a single PR-68.
The finest Proof Cameo
example graded by PCGS is a single PR-67.
The finest Proof Deep Cameo
example graded by PCGS is a single PR-68.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, April 2003" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
1. "The Complete Guide To Certified Barber Coinage" by David
& John Feigenbaum
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