This is an CACG graded coin and you will receive the coin pictured. You are purchasing a 1894 Barber Half Dollar graded PR67 CAM by CACG and CAC Approved. An incredibly well-preserved and sumptuously toned survivor from this issue of just 972 pieces. The strike is bold as always. The obverse has light bands of golden-russet at the rim with brilliant in a center, while the reverse is slightly more toned with golden-brown, rose across the coin, and navy-blue along portions of the rims. The coin has outstanding eye appeal. This is an excellent coin to add to your collection.
Coin Features:
CACG gradedPR67 CAC
CAC Verified
Known as Barber Half Dollar
Obverse: Liberty Facing Right with Liberty Cap and Laureate Crown
Reverse: Heraldic Eagle holding an olive branch and Arrows. Around Rim United States of America Motto E Pluribus Unum 13 Stars above Eagle.
Barber (1892 – 1916) - Charles E. Barber became Chief Engraver at the Mint in 1879 and maintained the position until his death in 1917. During his tenure he redesigned all the silver denominations and the five cent nickel coins. His work was utilitarian and while often criticized for their lack of panache, they were the most functional designs the Mint utilized up to that point. The Barber silver coinage was produced in large quantities and without change from 1892 until 1916 when it gave way to the newer art deco renditions of the so called renaissance era. The Barber half series is widely collected in all grades and with no true “stoppers” the date set can be easily completed with some diligence. Most dates are available in grades up to choice or gem with superb gem and better examples representing excellent values when price to population data is examined.
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