Description
This listing is for one 1908 O Barber Half Dollar, as pictured. The Barber half dollar was designed by United States Bureau of the Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. They were minted between 1892 & 1915. No half dollars were struck in 1916 of the series though the rest of the denominations were. For much of the second half of the 19th century, most U.S. silver coins bore a design of a seated Liberty. By the late 1880s, there were increasing calls for the replacement of the Seated Liberty design, used since the 1830s on most denominations of silver coins. in 1891, Mint Director Edward O. Leech, having been authorized by Congress to approve coin redesigns, ordered a competition, seeking a new look for the silver coins. As only the winner would receive a cash prize, invited artists refused to participate & no entry from the public proved suitable. Leech instructed Barber to prepare new designs for the dime, quarter, & half dollar, & after the chief engraver made changes to secure Leech's endorsement, they were approved by President Benjamin Harrison in November 1891. 1908-O Barber Half Dollar - G (Good) - New Orleans Mint - 1908 O Barber Silver Half Dollar - 1908 O Half Dollar - 1908 Barber Half 1908-O Barber Half Dollar - G | Good New Orleans Mint 1908 O Silver
