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Barber halves (as well as Walking Liberty, Franklin, and 1964 JFK halves) weigh 12.5 gm when unworn and are composed of 90% silver, 10% copper.
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How much silver is in a 1950 US half dollar?
Barber, Walking Liberty, Franklin, and 1964 Kennedy halves weigh 12.5 gm and were made of 90% silver, so they contain 11.25 gm of pure silver.
How much does a gold half dollar weigh?
The U.S. has never made a gold half dollar coin. Look at the coin again and post new question.
1915 silver dollar?
The U.S. produced no silver dollars dated 1915. Look at the back of the coin. It's likely a Barber half dollar. Post new question.
How many half dollar coins in a pound?
Half-dollars dated 1971 and later weigh 2/5 of an ounce, so grab your calculator and go from there.
How much silver is in a Barber half dollar?
Barber halves (as well as Walking Liberty, Franklin, and 1964 JFK halves) weigh 12.5 gm when unworn and are composed of 90% silver, 10% copper. That gives them a pure silver content of 11.25 gm. However, many Barber halves are worth more as collectibles than for their silver content. Look for a mint mark under the eagle and then check the values site linked below.
Was the barber design the only 1898 half dollar?
The Barber Half Dollar was the only half dollar minted by the US Treasury from 1892 through 1915. This coin was followed by the Walking Liberty Half Dollar.
How much silver in barber half dollar?
All Barber half dollars weigh 12.5 grams (slightly less if heavily worn) and contain 90% silver with 10% copper.
What is the name of a coin with a lady's head facing right from 1898?
With the portrait (head) facing the right and the date 1898. It's a Barber coin and can only be a half dollar, quarter or a dime.
What is a Barber coin?
A Barber coin is a nickname given to the dime, quarter dollar and half dollar designed by Charles E. Barber. Each of these coins were first issued in 1892.
What is the value of a 1922 Barber half dollar?
There's no 1922 Barber half dollar. The Walking Liberty series began in 1916, and none were struck in 1922 due to low demand.
What four coins have the bald eagle on the reverse side?
Silver Eagle, Gold Eagle, Kennedy Half Dollar, Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Washington Quarter, Standing Liberty Quarter, Barber Half Dollar, Barber Quarter Dollar and others from the 18th and 19th centuries.
What are four coins the eagle appears on the reverse side?
American Silver Eagle, American Gold Eagle, Kennedy Half Dollar, Washington Quarter Dollar, Standing Liberty Quarter Dollar, Walking Liberty Half Dollar, Barber Half Dollar, Barber Quarter Dollar and the list goes on with examples from the 18th and 19th centuries.
How much does a 1917 half dollar weigh?
A US Walking Liberty Half dollar dated 1917 will weigh 12.50 grams.
Value of 1907 half dollar in worn condition?
Retail is $12.00-$15.00 for a 1907 Barber half dollar showing heavy wear.
How much for your half dollar coin from 1909?
A US half dollar dated 1909 is a Barber half. Most have seen heavy wear and have values of $15.00-$16.00.
What is the value of a 1898S US half dollar?
Your coin is often called a "Barber" half after its designer, Charles Barber. Current retail is $25 to $275 depending on condition.
How much does a Eisenhower half dollar weigh?
There is no such thing as an Eisenhower half dollar, only an Eisenhower dollar coin.
