1903-O Barber Half Dollar (New Orleans Mint)
Updated September 9, 2026
| Lot number | 2 |
| Estimate | 30.00 - 55.00 USD |
| Category | Coins & Currency |
| Auction | Coin, Stamp and Collectables 30 |
| Date | October 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM EDT |
| Auction house | Featherznest |
| Location | Grapevine, Arkansas |
1903-O Barber Half Dollar (New Orleans Mint)Confirmed by the date on the obverse and the clear “O” mintmark on the reverse, located below the eagle’s tail feathers (just above “HALF DOLLAR”). This matches the standard New Orleans issue of the Charles E. Barber Liberty Head half dollar series (1892–1915).Mintage: 2,100,000Composition: 90% silver, 10% copper (ASW ˜ 0.3617 troy oz) Obverse: Liberty’s facial details, hair, and many stars are worn nearly smooth. The date remains fully legible.Reverse: Eagle’s feathers, shield, and motto are largely worn flat, with only major outlines remaining.Surfaces show typical circulation wear, dark toning, and some marks/abrasions.Estimated grade: Good-4 (G-4) to About Good-3 (AG-3), possibly approaching Very Good-8 (VG-8) if some stronger detail is present under better lighting/magnification. current silver prices (melt value ˜ $22–$24 as of mid-2026) AG-3 / G-4$30 – $45VG-8$50 – $75
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