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	Dollars (5)

$10 Liberty Gold, 1838-1907

$20 Liberty Gold, 1849-1907

$20 Saint-Gaudens, 1907-1933

Barber Dimes, 1892-1916

Barber Halves, 1892-1915

Franklin Halves, 1948-1963

Kennedy Halves, 1964-present

Liberty Head Nickels, 1883-1913

Walking Liberty Half Dollars, 1916-1947

Barber Halves, 1892-1915

The Barber Half, once known as the Liberty Head Half, was minted from 1892 to 1915. Designed by Charles E. Barber, it is one of the most popular series among collectors. Barbers, highly collectible in all grades from Good to MS65, are one of the 19th century series that can be completed in nearly all grades from Good through MS63. The Barber series (Halves, Quarters & Dimes) is such a popular area of numismatics that prices for circulated specimens could rise or fall by 10% and not alter the amount of coins trading in the marketplace. Many of the key dates will trade at over current price levels. There are several tough circulated grade dates in this series: the 1892 O, S, 93 S, 96 S, and 97 O, S. These are just as tough to locate in low-grade as they are in high-grade and typically command premiums.

MINTS

Barber Halves were produced at the following mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans, Denver, and San Francisco. Philadelphia and San Francisco performed the greater part of the minting process, striking coins from 1892-1915. New Orleans minted coins in 1892-1909. Denver issued coins in 1906-1908, 1911-13, and 1915.

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