fwo_549646 - UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 1/2 Dollar Barber 1902 Philadelphie
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Price : 100.00 €
Type : 1/2 Dollar Barber
Date: 1902
Mint name / Town : Philadelphie
Quantity minted : 4922000
Metal : silver
Millesimal fineness : 900 ‰
Diameter : 30,6 mm
Orientation dies : 6 h.
Weight : 11,49 g.
Edge : striée
Obverse
Obverse legend : IN GOD WE TRUST // 1902.
Obverse description : Liberté tête à droite.
Reverse
Reverse legend : UNITED STATES OF AMERICE // . HALF DOLLAR ..
Reverse description : aigle héraldique aux ailes déployées.
Commentary
Cette monnaie est appelée “Liberty” ou “Barber” du nom de son auteur, le graveur Charles E. Barber (1840-1917). Il est le sixième graveur en chef de l’US Mint (Chief engraver). En 1879, il succède à son père, William Barber, et sera en poste jusqu’à sa mort en 1917.
This coin is called “Liberty” or “Barber” after its designer, engraver Charles E. Barber (1840-1917). He was the sixth Chief Engraver of the US Mint. In 1879, he succeeded his father, William Barber, and held the position until his death in 1917.
This coin is called “Liberty” or “Barber” after its designer, engraver Charles E. Barber (1840-1917). He was the sixth Chief Engraver of the US Mint. In 1879, he succeeded his father, William Barber, and held the position until his death in 1917.
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