The 1894-S Half Dollar is certainly one of the more intriguing dates in the series. It ranks right up with the best of the dates as a condition-rarity. In terms of the number of Gem examples available, the 1894-S compares favorably with other dates such as 1896-O, 1898-O, 1900-O, 1902-O (is there a pattern developing here?) plus surprising dates such as 1903, 1906, and 1914. The best example is a single PCGS MS67 followed by a small handful of PCGS MS66's. The usual Who's Who of collectors have their names attached to the best examples: Duckor, Price, Shireman, Eliasberg, and Friend. All of the top examples are toned in varying degrees and have superb eye appeal.
Sometimes you buy a product that goes beyond your expectations. This is one of those times. I can't believe that I have an 1884 Barber half-dollar. I also know that to an avid collector this is not a big deal. But to me, I've never seen a half-dollar 135 years old, let alone own one. Only on eBay could this happen. Thanks, wepaythefreight !
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nice semi key date for a good classical type coin which is still affordable,Charles barber designed the type I standing liberty quarter before the type II was designed by MacNeil.The basic difference between the two is slight however Barber's standing liberty quarter is more attractive than the MacNeil quarter.The obverse of the barber quarter and half is very stolid like a greek sculpture while the type I standing liberty quarter is like the venus de milo.
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