1897-S Barber Half

[The following excerpt is published courtesy of DLRC Press and its author, David Lawrence This information was originally published in 1991 in The Complete Guide to Barber Halves]

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Mintage: 933,900 (Ranking 18/73)

Varieties: None known.

Scarcity: Almost as tough as the 1897-O in F to MS62. Like the 1892-O & S, the vast majority have AG reverses. Full rimmed Goods command a good price

Rarity Rating: G-VG R4, F-VF R4, XF-AU R5, MS R4

Total MS PCGS/NGC = 33 (Ranking tied for 20/73)

Comments: Comes well struck with nice luster, but most collector grade coins have been cleaned. Very hard to find with original color.


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