1908-O Barber Half Dollar – Fine – Raw – New Orleans Mint – Classic U.S. Silver Coin

Description:

Offered here is a 1908-O Barber Half Dollar, graded Fine (F) by visual assessment. Struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, this circulated example features strong LIBERTY detail, bold date and rims, and classic design elements on both obverse and reverse. A solid mid-grade coin from a branch mint with immense collector appeal, perfect for type sets and early 20th-century silver collections.

Specifications:

• Denomination: Half Dollar

• Year of Issue: 1908

• Mint: New Orleans (O)

• Series: Barber Half Dollar (1892–1915)

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Diameter: 30.6 mm

• Weight: 12.5 grams

• Grade: Raw – Fine (F)

• Certification: Not certified

• Holder: Supplied in archival 2x2 flip

Highlights:

• Struck at the New Orleans Mint – closed just one year later in 1909

• Mid-grade Fine condition – clear LIBERTY, visible hair detail, bold eagle reverse

• Designed by Charles E. Barber, U.S. Mint Chief Engraver

• Part of the classic Barber silver series — dime, quarter, and half

• Excellent type coin with added branch mint interest

• A great addition for Barber enthusiasts or silver half dollar collectors

Historical Note:

The Barber Half Dollar was minted from 1892 to 1915 and named after its designer, Charles E. Barber. The 1908-Ois notable for coming from the New Orleans Mint, one of the most storied U.S. mints, which ceased coin production the very next year.

Coins from New Orleans often carry added historical interest due to the mint’s Southern location and shorter operating span. This example in Fine condition offers strong design features and collectible character from a key regional mint.

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