A Barber Half Dollar contains 0.3617 troy oz of silver — about $21.49 at today's silver price.

Spot price as of July 22, 2026

About This Series

Charles Barber, then Chief Engraver of the US Mint, designed these half dollars along with matching dimes and quarters - the full "Barber coinage" introduced in 1892. The design was widely criticized from the start as stiff and uninspired, but it served for nearly a quarter century. The series has several genuinely tough dates: the 1892-O Micro O, the 1896-S, and the 1914 Philadelphia are among the hardest to find in any decent grade. Business strike survivors often come well-worn, making choice examples hard to come by and worth a meaningful premium when they show up.

Specifications

1892–1915

Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Fineness: 90.0%
Weight: 12.50 g
Diameter: 30.6 mm
ASW: 0.3617 oz
Years Produced: 1892–1915

Melt Value

$21.49

Based on silver spot price of $59.42/oz

Spot price as of July 22, 2026

Qty

0.3617 oz silver content × $59.42 spot

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