Lot 16

1898 Barber Half Dollar

Sold October 23, 2025

Price realized
$650

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $500-1,000

Origin: United States

Denomination: Half Dollar

Year: 1898

Mint: Philadelphia 

Grade: Estimated AU to MS

Metal: Silver and Copper

Weight: 13.0g

Additional Description: The 1898 Barber Half Dollar belongs to a series that served as the backbone of American silver coinage at the turn of the 20th century. Designed by Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber, the coin reflects a more restrained, classical aesthetic compared to the more romanticized designs of earlier decades.

Lot details

Lot
16
Closed
October 23, 2025

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