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1906-S Silver Barber Half-Dollar G–VG
Vintage 1906 San Francisco Earthquake Barber Silver Half-Dollars
The Great San Francisco Earthquake, the most severe earthquake in United States history with an estimated magnitude of 7.9, occurred at 5:12 a.m. on April 18, 1906. A series of two main shocks and 25 additional ones shook San Francisco, resulting in fires that raged for three days and destroyed 500 city blocks. One of the wonders of this disaster was that the U.S. Mint building, the famed “Granite Lady,” was one of the only buildings left standing.
These Barber-Silver Half-Dollars available here were all struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1906—authentic pieces of one of the worst disasters in American history! Plus, each coin available comes in nice, Good to Very Good (G–VG)condition. We only have 50, so act fast!
About The Barber Silver Half-Dollar
More than a century ago, the half dollar that lined people’s pockets was the Barber Half Dollar. Struck from 1892 to 1915, the 90% silver Barber Half Dollar is a classic American design. Featuring Liberty with a triple headdress consisting of a cap, a laurel wreath, and a tiny coronet inscribed with her name, the Barber Half Dollar gains its name from designer Charles E. Barber, the United States Mint’s 6th Chief Engraver from 1880 to 1917. Barber is one of the most famous and prolific coin designers in U.S. Mint history, having designed a full range of circulating coinage in his day.
COIN HIGHLIGHTS:
- STRUCK THE SAME YEAR AS THE SAN FRANCISCO EARTHQUAKE – This coin was struck by the San Francisco Mint—the famed “Granite Lady”—in 1906, the same year as the Great San Francisco Earthquake.
- FAMOUS BARBER HALF DOLLAR – The image on these coins feature the Liberty Head design created by Charles E. Barber, the U.S. Mint’s 6th Chief Engraver. Barber Half Dollars were struck for circulation from 1892 to 1915.
- STRUCK IN GLEAMING SILVER – Barber Half-Dollars were struck in 12.5 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measure 30.6 mm in diameter.
- LEGAL TENDER – These coins were 50 cents legal tender in the United States when the purchasing power of 50 cents was the equivalent of about $20 today.
- NICE COLLECTOR GRADE CONDITION – Your 1906-S Barber Half-Dollar will come in Good to Very Good (G–VG) condition.
This is a coin that survived one of the greatest disasters in American history. Get your Earthquake Barber Half-Dollar today!
Availability | Out of Stock |
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Year of Issue | 1906 |
Country | United States |
Composition | Silver |
Purity | 0.9000 |
Grade | G, VG |
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Denomination | 0.50 |
Currency Type | Dollar |
Coin Weight | 11.3 Grams - g |