1914 50C Barber Half Dollar NGC VG08

Product Description

A 1914 (Philadelphia Struck) Barber silver half dollar graded Very Good 8 (VG-8) by NGC. This piece displays an original dark grey silver color/tone with 'LIBERTY' partially fully, full motto on the reverse, and very nice visible details. The total mintage for this date & mint: 124,230. Please view our photos for additional information and ask any questions prior to purchase.

The Barber Half Dollar was a silver half dollar designed by Charles E. Barber, and was minted from 1892-1915. In 1891, the Director of the Mint Edward O. Leech was authorized by Congress to implement coin redesigns and thus competitions were held that year to find new patterns for silver coinage. However, the rules stated only the winning design(er) would receive a cash prize, therefore many engravers did not submit entries. The entries that were submitted proved to be unsuitable, and Leech instructed Barber to design the dime, quarter and half dollar. After being approved by President Benjamin in November of 1891, minting began the following year. The obverse of the half dollar featured the profiled bust head of Liberty with Barbers last initial B at the truncation of the neck. The reverse depicts a heraldic eagle based on The Great Seal of the U.S. Though the mintage of half dollars halted in 1915, the dime and quarter continued to be produced until 1916 to meet commercial demand.