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Barber Half Dollar

0.3617 oz total · 900 fine · Silver · 1892–1915
Live Melt Value
0.3255 pure oz × $/oz
Spot updates every 60 seconds
Last verified: March 14, 2026

Specifications

Total Weight
0.3617 troy oz
Purity
900 (0.9)
Pure Silver Content
0.3255 oz
Type
Coin
Years Minted
1892–1915
Metal
Silver

Weight Conversions

Troy Ounces
0.3617 oz
Grams (total)
11.25 g
Pure Content
0.3255 oz (10.12 g)
Pennyweight
7.23 dwt
Grains
173.6

About This Coin

The Barber half dollar was minted from 1892 to 1915 and contains 0.3617 troy ounces of 90% silver (0.3255 oz pure), the same as Walking Liberty and Franklin halves. Total coin weight is 12.5 grams.

Barber halves are the scarcest of the three 90% silver half dollar types. They're older than Franklin (1948-1963) and Walking Liberty (1916-1947) halves, making them less common in junk silver bags. When encountered, they typically sell at premiums above melt that exceed other half dollar types.

The series includes some genuine rarities — the 1892-O Micro O variety and several San Francisco mintages from the 1890s are scarce in all grades. Even common Barber halves in Good condition carry a collector premium because the series receives steady demand from type collectors assembling 19th-century US coin sets.

Collector vs Melt Value

Trade at 10-25% over melt for common dates. Scarcer than Walking Liberty and Franklin halves. Key dates include several 1890s San Francisco issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much silver is in a Barber half dollar?
A Barber half dollar contains 0.3617 troy ounces of 90% silver (0.3255 oz pure), identical to Walking Liberty and Franklin half dollars. It weighs 12.5 grams with 11.25 grams of silver.
What is a Barber Half Dollar worth today?
The Barber Half Dollar contains 0.3255 troy ounces of pure silver. Its live melt value is calculated by multiplying 0.3255 oz by the current silver spot price, which updates every 60 seconds on MetalMetric.
Does the Barber Half Dollar have numismatic value?
Trade at 10-25% over melt for common dates. Scarcer than Walking Liberty and Franklin halves. Key dates include several 1890s San Francisco issues.
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