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Obverse · front of piece
Obverse · front of piece- Assay XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody Allocated · insured
- Sell-back Spot-linked, instant
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1897-O Barber Half Dollar
The 1897-O Barber Half Dollar is a silver coin with a purity of .900 and a weight of 0.3575 troy oz (11.14 g). Minted by the United States Mint, it is sought after by collectors for its historical significance and numismatic value.
.900 fine· 0.3575 troy oz (11.14 g)
$89.99
$89.99 / item · cash price · United States Mint · In stock
- Metal value
- $22.55 · 0.3575 oz fine
- Premium
- $67.44 (299.1% over spot)
- Spot
- $63.07 /oz · as of 04:45 PM ET
- Fixed market ask · melt floor monitored
02:00Price held · re-quotes at zero
Price holds through checkout · KYC at first purchase · cancel before settlement
A1 / Vault Passport
Provable down to the metal.
Every piece ships with a live custody passport — serial-matched, assay-logged, and re-verified against the Rockwell ledger on a timer. Verification is the product.
Custody receipt · Rockwell verified checked against your ledger on request
Rockwell IDRM-AG-2960
Assay methodXRF + ultrasonic
Serial statusSealed · matched
GradeAlmost Good
Chain of custodyUnited States Mint → Rockwell vault
InsuranceLloyd's · to $250M
A2 / Product Overview & Numismatic Analysis
The Complete Record.
Authored numismatic breakdown, artistic provenance, and institutional custody proof.
Analysis & Context
Institutional Overview
The 1897-O Barber Half Dollar is a notable piece of American numismatic history, struck by the United States Mint with a silver purity of .900. Weighing 0.3575 troy oz (11.14 g) and measuring 30.6 mm in diameter with a thickness of 2.15 mm, this coin is a testament to the artistry of its designer, Charles E. Barber. The obverse features a striking profile of Liberty, adorned with a Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom and resilience, while the reverse displays a proud heraldic eagle, a national emblem of strength and unity. This coin, graded as Almost Good, is a sought-after collectible, appealing to both investors and history enthusiasts alike. While it does not qualify for Precious Metals IRAs under IRC Section 408(m), its historical significance and silver content make it a valuable addition to any collection. At Rockwell Metals, we ensure a seamless purchasing experience with our 120-Second Price Lock at checkout, alongside our Cryptographic Vault Passport system, which guarantees the integrity of your investment with XRF-spectrometer verified serial numbers. Our coins are securely allocated in Lloyd's of London insured vaults, providing peace of mind and instant sell-back liquidity options for our clients.
Obverse ArtworkFront
The obverse of the 1897-O Barber Half Dollar features the profile of Liberty, designed by Charles E. Barber. Liberty is depicted wearing a Phrygian cap, symbolizing freedom, surrounded by the inscriptions 'LIBERTY' and the year of minting.
Reverse MotifBack
The reverse showcases a heraldic eagle with outstretched wings, designed by Barber. The eagle is encircled by the inscriptions 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and 'HALF DOLLAR', representing the coin's denomination and national identity.
IRA QualificationDirect Holding Only
Collectable or historical coin intended for direct physical holding or allocated non-IRA vault custody.
A3 / Specification
Full record.
- Metal
- Silver
- Purity
- .900
- Fine Weight
- 0.3575 troy oz (11.14 g)
- Mint / Refinery
- United States Mint
- Year
- 1897
- Grade / Finish
- Almost Good
- Diameter
- 30.6 mm
- Thickness
- 2.15 mm
- Face Value
- 50 Cents
- IRA Eligible
- No
- Rockwell SKU
- RM-AG-BARBERHALF-1897
- Catalog ID
- 2960
- Assay
- XRF + ultrasonic
- Custody
- Allocated · segregated
- Insurance
- Lloyd's · to $250M
- Sell-back
- Spot-linked · instant
A4 / Provenance
Mint to vault, on the record.
A documented chain of custody — each step assay-checked and timestamped to the ledger.
- Struck
United States Mint. Die-verified 1897 strike.
- Assayed
XRF + ultrasonic at intake. Purity confirmed, serial sealed.
- Vaulted
Allocated to Rockwell vault. Insured by Lloyd's, ledger entry opened.
- Yours
On purchase, the passport transfers to your account — store or take delivery.
- Lloyd's insuredto $250M
- Audited reservesmonthly attestation
- Assay verifiedXRF + ultrasonic
- Allocated custodysegregated, never lent
- Instant sell-backspot-linked spreads
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