1909-S BARBER HALF DOLLAR
PCGS No: 6518
Mintage:
Circulation strikes: 1,764,000
Proofs: 0
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Diameter: ±30.6 millimeters
Metal content:
Silver - 90%
Copper - 10%
Weight: ±12.5 grams
Edge: Reeded
Mintmark: "S"
(for San Francisco) just below the eagle's tail on the reverse
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Auctions
Recent appearances:
Notes:
"1909-S has remained the same in rarity since 1991, but
has decreased in the total mint state rankings (from 23rd to 32nd). Like
other San Francisco issues, it comes with a decent strike and nice luster. A
high percentage of its population lies in MS 65 and better coins,
particularly in superb Gems."1
The finest examples graded
by PCGS are 4 MS-67'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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