1903 Barber Half Dollar. MS-65 (PCGS).This wonderfully original example exhibits blended highlights of cobalt blue, olive-russet and antique gold iridescence to dominant pearl gray patina. Both sides are sharply struck with bountiful mint luster in a softly frosted texture. The 1903 is a higher mintage circulation strike Barber half dollar with 2,278,000 coins produced, and it is readily obtainable in the lowest circulated grades. Mint State coins in the MS-60 to MS-64 range are seen fairly frequently, although in Gem Uncirculated this is a scarce issue. Writing in the 2015 reference A Guide Book of Barber Silver Coins, Q. David Bowers estimates that only 30 to 35 coins are extant at and above the MS-65 level.
