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Entry Details

PCGS Number: 6541
Coin Date: 1894
Denomination (Short): 50c
Denomination (Long): 50 Cents
Desg: PR
Composition: 90% silver; 10% copper
Mintage: 972
Strike Type: Proof
Coinage Type: Liberty head (Barber) half dollar
Coinage Years: 1892-1915
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Diameter: 30.6
Fineness: 0.9
Weight (Grams): 12.5
Weight (Ounces): 0.36169
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Reeded
Obverse Description: Portrait of Liberty surrounded by 6 stars on the left periphery and 7 stars on the right. IN GOD WE TRUST is inscribed at the top with the date positioned at the bottom center.
Reverse Description: The heraldic eagle holding the symbolic olive branches and arrows is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOLLAR around the periphery. A ribbon in the eagle's beak bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. 13 stars appear in the field above the eagle's head. Mintmark, if any, is positioned under the eagles tail feathers, above the D in DOLLAR.
General Notes: The half dollars designed by Charles Barber from 1892-1915 were decidedly unpopular during their day. The coins were considered less attractive than their Seated predecessors and they did not wear well. That is, they looked really unattractive wen worn down, and this series was well circulated. Most key dates in the Barber half series are inexpensive in lower grades for this reason. The series has since become quite popular with collectors.
NGC ID: 24NW

1894 50c

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade	CPG Value
AU50	$429.00
AU53	$455.00
AU55	$494.00
AU58	$572.00
PR60	$689.00
PR61	$728.00
PR62	$897.00
PR63	$998.00
PR64	$1,190.00
PR65	$1,650.00
PR66	$2,380.00
PR67	$4,500.00
PR68	$9,750.00
AU50 CAC	$515.00
AU53 CAC	$546.00
AU55 CAC	$593.00
AU58 CAC	$686.00
PR60 CAC	$827.00
PR61 CAC	$874.00
PR62 CAC	$1,060.00
PR63 CAC	$1,200.00
PR64 CAC	$1,400.00
PR65 CAC	$2,240.00
PR66 CAC	$3,380.00
PR67 CAC	$6,000.00
PR68 CAC	$13,000.00

Apr Data

Auction House	Description	Grade	Sell Price	Sell Date
	1894 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (66/246). Mintage 972.	62	$1,380	09/30/24
	1894 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/236). NGC Census: (30/196). CDN: $660 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR62. Mintage 972.	62	$660	10/20/20
	1894 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (59/217). NGC Census: (28/198). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG	62	$881	07/13/14
	1894 50C PR62 PCGS. PCGS Population (55/215). NGC Census: (26/207). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin i	62	$632	05/03/09
HA	1894 50C PR62 PCGS. Near full brilliance with delicate iridescent patina. A beautiful example in an old-style green insert	62	$978	11/05/05
HA	1894 PR 62 PCGS.	62	$483	04/27/04
HA	1894 50C	62	$385	01/04/96
HA	1894 50C	62	$468	03/04/95
Stacks Bowers	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS).	67	$3,600	03/28/24
	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-67 (PCGS).	67	$6,600	03/22/23
	50C 1894 PCGS PR67 CAC	67	$6,756	10/24/19
	1894 50C PR67 PCGS.	67	$3,749	01/09/17
	1894 50C PR67 PCGS.	67	$4,406	06/07/15
	1894 50C PR67 PCGS.	67	$4,700	10/13/14
	1894 50C PR67 PCGS.	67	$6,169	10/13/14
	50C 1894 PCGS PR67 CAC	67	$7,050	10/02/14
Ira & Larry Goldberg	1894 50c	67	$8,912	02/01/10
	1894 50C PR67 PCGS.	67	$4,888	01/12/08
HA	1894 50C PR67 PCGS. This is an exquisite and Superb Gem Proof example with deep blue-gray and iridescent toning across the	67	$4,985	01/07/06
HA	1894 50C PR67 PCGS.	67	$5,750	01/15/05
HA	1894 50C PR67 PCGS. It is highly unlikely that proof 1894	67	$12,650	03/23/03
Stacks Bowers	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS).	66	$3,120	03/28/24
	1894 50C PR66+ PCGS. CAC.	66	$2,520	01/21/21
	1894 50C PR66+ PCGS. CAC.	66	$5,280	10/14/20
	1894 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC.	66	$2,760	08/03/20
	1894 50C PR66 PCGS.	66	$1,800	04/23/20
	1894 50C PR66+ PCGS. CAC.	66	$2,640	12/06/19
	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-66 (PCGS).	66	$3,525	03/31/17
	1894 50C PR66 PCGS.	66	$8,812	09/12/16
	1894 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC.	66	$2,820	11/01/15
	1894 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC.	66	$3,525	08/16/15
	1894 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC.	66	$4,112	05/12/15
	1894 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC.	66	$4,406	11/10/14
Ira & Larry Goldberg	1894 50c	66	$4,130	06/01/14
	1894 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC.	66	$6,462	02/05/14
	1894 50C PR66 PCGS. CAC.	66	$4,716	01/08/12
Ira & Larry Goldberg	1894 50c	66	$10,350	05/29/11
	1894 50C PR66 PCGS.	66	$4,312	11/07/07
HA	1894 50C	66	$2,875	08/08/01
HA	1894 50C	66	$4,140	01/11/97
	1894 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/335). NGC Census: (4/249). CDN: $380 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR55. Mintage 972.	55	$408	03/26/24
	1894 50C PR55 PCGS. PCGS Population (1/296). NGC Census: (1/241). Mintage: 972. (#6541)	55	$276	01/08/12
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (102/69). NGC Census: (69/83). CDN: $930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 972.	64	$1,170	01/16/24
	1894 50C PR64+ PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (102/68 and 4/6+). NGC Census: (70/83 and 0/1+). CDN: $930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC	64	$1,320	11/07/23
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (102/68). NGC Census: (69/84). CDN: $930 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64. Mintage 972.	64	$1,020	06/13/23
	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS). CAC.	64	$1,560	03/23/23
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (101/67 and 4/5+). NGC Census: (68/83 and 0/1+). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR6	64	$1,560	11/22/21
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS. PCGS Population: (99/68 and 4/6+). NGC Census: (68/83 and 0/1+). CDN: $950 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR64	64	$990	12/08/20
	1894 50c PCGS/CAC Proof 64	64	$1,425	11/30/20
	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS).	64	$1,020	03/19/20
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS. CAC.	64	$1,320	04/25/19
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS Secure.	64	$918	08/16/18
	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS).	64	$1,140	03/23/18
	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS). OGH--First Generation.	64	$2,115	03/31/17
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS. CAC.	64	$1,528	06/08/14
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS. CAC.	64	$1,586	02/05/14
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS.	64	$1,410	10/21/12
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS.	64	$1,322	04/22/12
	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS).	64	$1,587	03/22/12
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS.	64	$2,185	01/08/12
	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-64 (PCGS).	64	$1,397	03/04/10
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS.	64	$1,265	12/06/09
	1894 50C PR64 PCGS.	64	$1,495	05/31/09
	1894 50c PCGS Proof 64	64	$1,495	10/22/07
HA	1894 50C PR64 PCGS. Moderately reflective fields. A coating of dusky-golden color covers the obverse. For identification pu	64	$1,265	09/16/06
	1894 50c PCGS Proof 64	64	$1,587	06/19/06
Superior	1894 50c	64	$1,265	09/05/04
HA	1894 50C PR64 PCGS. Lemon hues illuminate the lower	64	$1,208	05/08/04
HA	1894 PR 64 PCGS. The current Coin Dealer Newsletter (	64	$1,265	12/23/03
HA	1894 50C PR64 PCGS. A nicely struck near-Gem with	64	$1,610	09/28/02
HA	1894 50C	64	$862	08/07/00
HA	1894 50C	64	$1,092	03/13/99
HA	1894 50C	64	$1,035	03/13/99
HA	1894 50C	64	$1,045	01/05/94
HA	1894 50C	64	$1,430	02/03/93
	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-65 (PCGS).	65	$1,800	11/22/21
	1894 50C PR65 PCGS.	65	$3,600	08/14/19
	1894 50C PR65 PCGS.	65	$1,440	12/13/18
	1894 50C PR65 PCGS.	65	$1,880	12/06/15
	1894 50C PR65 PCGS.	65	$2,530	09/11/11
	1894 50C PR65 PCGS.	65	$2,530	02/06/11
	1894 50C PR65 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population (34/33). NGC Census: (42/51). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coi	65	$3,700	12/21/08
	1894 50C PR65 PCGS. The proof mintage for 1894 was a moderately high 972 pieces, but PCGS as of (4/07) has certified only 3	65	$2,500	06/02/07
HA	1894 50C PR65 PCGS. Extremely well mirrored with obvious cameo tendencies, particularly on the reverse, although this is no	65	$7,475	07/08/06
HA	1894 50C PR65 PCGS.	65	$2,501	02/26/05
American Numismatic Rarities	1894 50c	65	$2,967	08/15/04
HA	1894 50C PR65 PCGS. Attractively toned with lavender and d	65	$1,898	02/23/02
HA	1894 50C	65	$2,990	05/31/01
HA	1894 50C	65	$3,105	05/05/00
HA	1894 50C	65	$2,300	05/05/00
HA	1894 50C	65	$1,870	08/17/96
HA	1894 50C	65	$2,420	03/04/95
HA	1894 50C	65	$2,090	12/03/93
HA	1894 50C	65	$2,090	04/30/93
	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-61 (PCGS).	61	$600	11/17/20
HA	1894 50C PR61 PCGS. Dappled violet, amber, and turquoise	61	$431	01/10/04
HA	1894 50C PR61 PCGS. The mirrored fields are originally	61	$518	05/03/03
	1894 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (69/169). NGC Census: (45/150). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 972.	63	$750	04/07/20
	1894 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population: (68/168). NGC Census: (47/151). PR63. Mintage 972.	63	$700	06/09/19
	1894 50c PCGS Proof 63	63	$730	07/30/18
	1894 50C PR63 PCGS Secure. PCGS Population: (63/173 and 1/6+). NGC Census: (46/152 and 0/1+). PR63. Mintage 972.	63	$751	07/15/18
	1894 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (62/158). NGC Census: (43/156). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NG	63	$3,055	01/12/15
	1894 50C PR63 PCGS. PCGS Population (58/157). NGC Census: (41/163). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin i	63	$862	10/11/09
	1894 50C PR63 PCGS.	63	$978	04/19/08
	1894 50C PR63 PCGS. A blush of reddish-orange graces Liberty's cheek on this Select Proof. Olive-gold patina covers much of	63	$891	01/06/07
HA	1894 50C PR63 PCGS. Exceptionally toned with cobalt-blue, sea-green, magenta, and gold color on both sides. Several paralle	63	$1,267	01/07/06
HA	1894 50C PR63 PCGS. A sparkling, deeply reflective proof	63	$1,265	05/31/03
HA	1894 50C PR63 PCGS. Lightly toned with milky-gray patina,	63	$604	04/27/02
HA	1894 50C	63	$660	08/19/95
HA	1894 50C	63	$1,182	10/08/94
HA	1894 50C	63	$798	04/30/93
HA	1894 50C	63	$990	03/12/93
HA	1894 50C PR60 PCGS. A sharply struck piece with subdued	60	$448	03/01/03
HA	1894 50C	60	$402	10/04/01
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (24/20). PCGS Population: (27/10). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 972.	66	$2,280	05/12/24
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC.	66	$2,160	07/21/23
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (24/20). PCGS Population: (26/8). CDN: $1,900 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR66. Mintage 972.	66	$2,640	07/17/22
HA	1894 50C PR66+ NGC. CAC.	66	$3,055	01/09/17
HA	1894 50C PR66+ NGC. CAC.	66	$3,055	06/12/16
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC.	66	$3,055	04/26/15
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC. CAC. Breen-5052.	66	$4,935	01/12/15
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (26/24). PCGS Population (23/8). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PC	66	$3,738	07/17/12
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC.	66	$3,220	06/03/12
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC.	66	$3,335	03/20/11
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC. NGC Census: (25/24). PCGS Population (23/9). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PC	66	$3,594	02/15/11
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC.	66	$3,450	04/19/08
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC.	66	$3,105	11/07/07
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC.	66	$3,220	08/12/07
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC. Most collectors would regard the present specimen as a Cameo, since contrast is apparent between the lig	66	$3,220	01/06/07
HA	1894 50C PR66 NGC. Brilliant with hints of gold color. A g	66	$3,105	02/23/02
HA	1894 50C	66	$3,450	01/10/98
HA	1894 50C	66	$3,410	01/06/96
Stacks Bowers	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-63 (NGC). CAC. OH.	63	$1,140	11/03/22
HA	1894 50C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (47/152). PCGS Population: (70/167). CDN: $780 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS PR63. Mintage 972.	63	$1,080	08/02/22
HA	1894 50C PR63 NGC. NGC Census: (46/151). PCGS Population: (67/173). PR63. Mintage 972. From The San Juan Collection.	63	$960	12/14/18
HA	1894 50C PR63 NGC.	63	$1,380	04/19/08
David Lawrence Rare Coins	1894 50c NGC Proof 63 Color	63	$1,098	11/08/07
HA	1894 50C PR63 NGC. This near brilliant proof exhibits a cameo-like appearance, especially on the obverse. A few splashes of	63	$1,265	01/28/06
David Lawrence Rare Coins	1894 50c NGC Proof 63	63	$1,449	06/27/05
HA	1894 50C PR63 NGC.	63	$748	01/17/05
HA	1894 50C PR63 NGC. Breen-5052, "Scarce." The diagonal bar	63	$920	11/07/03
HA	1894 50C PR65 NGC. NGC Census: (39/45). PCGS Population: (32/36). PR65. Mintage 972.	65	$1,518	02/23/20
HA	1894 50C PR65 NGC.	65	$1,260	07/12/19
HA	1894 50C PR65 NGC.	65	$1,560	06/07/19
HA	1894 50C PR65 NGC.	65	$1,680	10/12/18
HA	1894 50C PR65 NGC.	65	$1,762	08/14/16
Stacks Bowers	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-65 (NGC).	65	$2,123	08/12/15
Legend-Morphy	1894 50c	65	$3,290	02/13/14
HA	1894 50C PR65 NGC.	65	$2,820	04/28/13
HA	1894 50C PR65 NGC.	65	$3,819	01/14/13
HA	1894 50C PR65 NGC.	65	$2,585	10/21/12
HA	1894 50C PR65 NGC.	65	$2,530	01/08/12
HA	1894 50C PR65 ★ NGC.	65	$2,990	02/06/11
HA	1894 50C PR65 NGC. Extremely well mirrored with obvious	65	$3,105	07/29/03
HA	1894 50C PR64+ NGC.	64	$1,762	08/14/16
Stacks Bowers	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-64 (NGC).	64	$1,175	04/02/16
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC.	64	$1,292	07/12/15
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC.	64	$1,301	01/12/15
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (69/89). PCGS Population (92/66). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P	64	$1,586	04/01/14
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (69/91). PCGS Population (94/64). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P	64	$1,586	08/28/12
Scotsman	1894 50c	64	$1,552	07/27/12
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC.	64	$1,380	06/03/12
Ira & Larry Goldberg	1894 50c	64	$1,552	09/20/10
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC.	64	$1,380	06/06/10
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (71/94). PCGS Population (91/67). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P	64	$1,495	02/16/10
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC.	64	$1,438	03/31/09
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC. NGC Census: (71/93). PCGS Population (88/67). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for NGC/PCGS coin in P	64	$1,380	01/04/09
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC.	64	$1,265	10/25/08
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC.	64	$1,438	09/21/08
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC. Well mirrored in the fields, the devices show a light but noticeable presence of mint luster. The contra	64	$1,380	06/03/06
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC. Bright and untoned, the eagle's right (	64	$1,265	07/26/04
HA	1894 PR 64 NGC.	64	$1,045	03/30/04
HA	1894 50C PR64 NGC. Fully struck and essentially untoned,	64	$1,121	01/10/04
Stacks Bowers	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-67 (NGC).	67	$2,820	04/02/16
HA	1894 50C PR67 NGC. CAC.	67	$7,050	10/21/12
Stacks Bowers	1894 Barber Half Dollar. Proof-67 (NGC). CAC.	67	$7,702	08/10/12
HA	1894 50C PR67 NGC. NGC Census: (21/4). PCGS Population (8/0). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/PCGS	67	$5,175	04/13/10
Stacks Bowers	1894 50c	67	$6,325	05/21/08
HA	1894 50C PR67 NGC. Rather deep mauve and blue-gray toning lightens to sprinkles of near-brilliance on a small, circular are	67	$4,600	12/14/05
HA	1894 50C PR67 NGC. Rather deep mauve and olive-gray toning lightens to sprinkles of near-brilliance in a small, circular ar	67	$4,600	05/07/05
HA	1894 50C PR61 NGC. NGC Census: (9/231). PCGS Population (19/274). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/	61	$588	09/29/13
HA	1894 50C PR55 NGC. NGC Census: (2/245). PCGS Population (1/296). Mintage: 972. Numismedia Wsl. Price for problem free NGC/P	55	$411	06/09/13
HA	1894 50C	55	$253	11/07/98
David Lawrence Rare Coins	1894 50c NGC Proof 62	62	$707	03/09/09

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