The 1912-S Barber Silver Half Dollar is a circulated coin with a denomination of 50 cents. Minted in San Francisco in 1912, this coin is composed of silver and features the Barber design. It is a business strike type and has not been certified. This piece is a valuable addition to any coin collection, especially for collectors interested in the Barber series.The coin depicted in the images is a 1912 Barber Half Dollar. While the "S" mint mark for San Francisco which is clearly visible in the image, the date "1912" and the design elements are consistent with a Barber Half Dollar. Design: The coin features the Liberty head design by Charles E. Barber, Chief Engraver of the United States Bureau of the Mint. Denomination: It is a half dollar, meaning its face value is 50 cents. Composition: Barber Half Dollars, including the 1912-S, are composed of 90% fine silver. Minting: This series was minted between 1892 and 1915. The "S" mint mark indicates it was struck at the San Francisco Mint.This particular 1912 silver barber half dollar is one of the best ones I’ve ever seen. There is a little toning on this one, which is hard to pick up from my phone camera!