1903-O BARBER HALF DOLLAR
PCGS No: 6496
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 2,100,000
Proofs: 0
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Diameter: ±30.6 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: "O"
(for New Orleans) just below the eagle's tail on the reverse
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Images courtesy of David
Lawrence Rare Coins
Recent appearances:
PCGS MS-64. Ex - Bowers & Merena
Galleries' "The Lake Geneva Sale", June 28-29, 2001, Lot 441,
illustrated, sold for $2,415.00
Choice About Uncirculated. Ex
- Stack's "65th Anniversary Sale", October 17-19, 2000, Lot 1059,
not plated, sold for $299.00
ANACS AU-55. Ex - Heritage Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long
Beach Signature Sale", May 31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8418, not illustrated,
sold for $299.00
Notes:
"1903-O was rated R4 [Very Scarce] in mint state in 1991
and ranked 22nd. Today this coin is far more available even in Gem
condition. It comes with a typical O-mint strike, sometimes with slight
"mumps" (see 1908-O)."1
The finest graded by PCGS is
a single MS-67.
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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