1899 Barber Half Dollar - VG Details
Add a classic piece of turn-of-the-century American silver coinage to your collection with this 1899 Barber Half Dollar in Very Good (VG) Details condition. Struck from 90% silver and 10% copper, the Barber Half Dollar remains a popular choice among collectors of historic U.S. silver and type coinage.
Designed by Charles E. Barber, the obverse features Liberty wearing a Phrygian cap adorned with a laurel wreath and a headband inscribed LIBERTY. The reverse showcases a heraldic eagle with a Union shield, clutching arrows and an olive branch beneath the inscriptions UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR.
In Very Good (VG) Details condition, this coin exhibits moderate circulation wear while retaining clearly identifiable major design elements. The date, Liberty's portrait, eagle, lettering, and other primary features remain visible, giving the coin plenty of historic character.
The Details designation indicates that the coin has an impairment such as cleaning, scratches, environmental damage, rim damage, or another surface issue that prevents it from receiving a straight numerical grade. Despite these imperfections, this 1899 Barber Half Dollar provides an affordable way to add a genuine 19th-century silver half dollar to your collection.
Photo Disclaimer: The image shown is a representative stock photo. You will receive an 1899 Barber Half Dollar – Very Good (VG) Details, but it may not be the exact coin pictured. Each coin will vary in toning, wear, surface quality, and overall appearance. Details coins may exhibit cleaning, scratches, environmental damage, rim issues, or other impairments consistent with their designation.
