1908-D Barber Half Dollar – VG – Raw – Denver Mint U.S. Silver Coin

Description:

Offered here is a 1908-D Barber Half Dollar, graded Very Good (VG) by visual inspection. This circulated example was struck at the Denver Mint, one of the newer facilities in operation at the time. The coin features full rims, a clear date, readable legends, and light even wear across the central design. A great branch mint addition to any Barber collection or U.S. silver type set.

Specifications:

• Denomination: Half Dollar

• Year of Issue: 1908

• Mint: Denver (D)

• Series: Barber Half Dollar (1892–1915)

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Weight: 12.5 grams

• Grade: Raw – Very Good (VG)

• Certification: Not certified

• Holder: Supplied in archival 2x2 flip

Highlights:

• VG condition – full rims, clear eagle reverse

• Struck at the Denver Mint – one of the newer branch mints in 1908

• Classic design by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint

• Collectible early 20th-century silver coin from a short-lived U.S. mint era

• Great for type collectors, silver stackers, or mintmark-focused sets

Historical Note:

The Barber Half Dollar was produced from 1892 to 1915 and remains one of the most recognizable U.S. coin designs of the early 20th century. The 1908-D issue was struck at the Denver Mint, which had only begun producing coins in 1906.

Though common in lower grades, branch mint issues like this one are always in demand among collectors. With strong VG detail and an accessible price point, this coin is a great addition to any vintage U.S. silver collection.

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