Description: FOR SALE IS 1 RARE CHOICE KEY DATE 1902-P 50C U.S. BARBER HALF DOLLAR. Designer Charles E. Barber Composition .900 silver .100 copper Net weight 12.5 grams Diameter 30.6 mm The Barber coinage consists of a dime, quarter, and half dollar designed by United States Bureau of the Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. They were minted between 1892 and 1916, though no half dollars were struck in the final year of the series. By the late 1880s, there were increasing calls for the replacement of the Seated Liberty design, used since the 1830s on most denominations of silver coins. In 1891, Mint Director Edward O. Leech, having been authorized by Congress to approve coin redesigns, ordered a competition, seeking a new look for the silver coins. As only the winner would receive a cash prize, invited artists refused to participate and no entry from the public proved suitable. Leech instructed Barber to prepare new designs for the dime, quarter, and half dollar, and after the chief engraver made changes to secure Leech's endorsement, they were approved by President Benjamin Harrison in November 1891. Striking of the new coins began the following January.
Price: 89.5 USD
Location: White Stone, Virginia
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: KEY DATE
Denomination: 50C
Coin: Barber
Composition: Silver
Year: 1902
Strike Type: Business
Mint Location: Philadelphia
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Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
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