Charles E. Barber
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Charles Edward Barber was an American coin engraver who served as the sixth chief engraver of the United States Mint from 1879 until his death in 1917. He had a long and fruitful career in coinage, de
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Charles E. Barber, 6th Chief Engraver of the U.S. Mint
Barber coinage
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The Barber coinage consists of a dime, quarter, and half dollar designed by United States Bureau of the Mint Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber. They were minted between 1892 and 1916, though no half do
Charles E. Barber
…of the coins produced at the mint during his time as chief engraver. He did full coin designs, and he designed about 30 medals in his lifetime. The Barber coinage were named after him. In addition, Barber designed a number of commemorative coins, some in partnership with assistant engraver George T. Morgan. For…
1913 D Barber half obverse
1913 D Barber half reverse
An 1858 Seated Liberty half dollar
Philadelphia Mint Superintendent Oliver Bosbyshell, Medal by Assistant Engraver George T. Morgan