1905-O BARBER HALF DOLLAR
PCGS No: 6502
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 505,000
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-66. Ex - Heritage
Numismatic Auctions, Inc.'s "Long Beach Signature Sale", May
31-June 2, 2001, Lot 8419, illustrated, sold for $3,335.00
NGC MS-64. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Rarities
Sale", January 3, 2001, Lot 221, illustrated, sold for $2,070.00
PCGS MS-64. Ex - Bowers & Merena Galleries' "The Lake Geneva
Sale", June 28-29, 2001, Lot 442, illustrated, not sold
Notes:
"This is a good year for
Barber halves. Two of the three dates have low mintages and the third has
the lowest mint state population of the three. All are rated R4 [Very
Scarce] in mint state, an unusual occurrence.
1905-O is a favorite date of collectors
of circulated Barbers because of its low mintage. This coin was only rated
R2+ in 1991 and only 26 mint state specimens have been added to the
population report since then. It is difficult to find a pleasing example in
the lower mint state grades -- the strike tends to be poor and many coins
have a lackluster appearance. On the other hand, many high grade coins have
been graded making this issue affordable in Gem condition."1
The finest examples graded
by PCGS are 2 MS-68's.
Sources and/or recommended
reading:
"The PCGS Population Report, January 2002" by The
Professional Coin Grading Service
1. "The Complete Guide To Certified Barber Coinage" by David
& John Feigenbaum
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