1904-S Barber Half Dollar. MS-63 (PCGS).Satin to softly frosted surfaces are attractively toned in iridescent steel-blue and copper-rose, the colors more widely and evenly distributed on the obverse. An otherwise full strike comes up short in only a few of the usual areas for a circulation strike Barber half dollar (several obverse stars, the eagles left talon, etc.). Visually appealing, and sure to catch the eye of advanced collectors of Barber coinage.<p>In a series replete with scarce and conditionally challenging issues, the 1904-S stands out due to a mintage of 558,038 pieces. Any regular issue 20th century United States coin with a circulation strike mintage of fewer than 1 million coins is eagerly sought as a key date in its respective series. As with all San Francisco Mint Barber half dollars, the 1904-S circulated extensively and the typical survivor is well worn in grades such as Good and VG. Mint State examples are rare, and this handsome MS-63 ranks among the finest that we have brought to auction in recent years.
