Name: 1906-1915 Barber Half Dollar Set (10PCS) VG 90% Silver
Brand: mysite
SKU: 10pc
Price: 99.97 USD
Availability: InStock

Description

Historical Background

Issued from 1892 to 1915, it was the core circulating silver coin of the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Designer: Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the United States Mint, who also designed the Barber dime and quarter of the same period.
Name: Named after the designer's surname, it is also known as the "Liberty Head Half Dollar."

Obverse: Statue of Liberty's Head

Design: A portrait of Liberty, wearing a laurel wreath, with "LIBERTY" inscribed on the wreath and the year of minting below.
Details: The goddess's long hair is tied with a band at the back of her neck, and her facial features are dignified, reflecting the neoclassical style.

Reverse: Heraldic Eagle

Core element: A bald eagle with outstretched wings, holding an olive branch in its left talon (peace) and three arrows in its right talon (defense). The shield on its chest is decorated with 13 vertical stripes (symbolizing the 13 founding states).
Inscriptions: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" on the upper band, "HALF DOLLAR" on the lower band.

Historical Significance: This coin represents the currency of the American Industrial Era, and its uniform design set the benchmark for subsequent coins.

Design Evaluation

Although criticized for being "conservative and lacking in innovation," the rigorous symmetrical composition and high-relief craftsmanship remain highly valued by collectors.

Art historian Cornelius Vermeule noted that the design was "rigid and lacking in dynamism," but noted that its historical significance outweighed its artistic breakthrough.