1913 Barber Half Dollar

There’s something to be said for coin collectors who pursue completing a collection of Barber half dollars. It’s not exactly as though Barber halves are the most common coin, and very few were saved. So, combine those facts with the low mintage figures from 1913, and you can get a sense for just how challenging the series is. That statement goes double when talking about a series collection of original, Good-plus Barber half dollars – a very difficult challenge indeed.

Below is a look at the mintages and approximate values of 1913 Barber half dollars:

• 1913 – 188,000; $70

• 1913-D – 534,000; $22

• 1913-S – 604,000; $33

• 1913 proof – 627; $1,000

*Values are for coins in a grade of Good-4, unless otherwise noted.

1913 Barber halves from the Philadelphia mint are very tough to locate in grades above Fine, though even Good pieces with no damage are a true find. Don’t haste in buying any 1913 Barber half dollar, as all are fairly scarce and should be purchased with care and consideration as to their overall eye appeal. If you are careful in buying decent 1913 halves, you will be rewarded with the ownership of choice, scarce coinage that you will be proud to own for many years to come. Any monetary profit that may come down the line is simply icing on the numismatic cake.