1902 O 50C Barber Half Dollar Silver NGC XF Details Obverse Damage Coin

Product Description

An 1902 O (New Orleans Mint) Barber silver half dollar graded Extremely Fine (XF) Details (Obverse Damage) by NGC.  This piece displays an original dark brown/grey silver color/tone, viisible damage on the cheek of Liberty and excellent visible details.  The total mintage for this date & mint mark:  2,526,000.  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.