Barber Half Dollar 1892-1916 The Barber Half Dollar is unique in that the ring you will receive will be over 100 years old and has likely traveled the world many times over. Just imagine the stories your ring could tell. Like most United States silver coins the Barber Half Dollar is composed of 90% pure silver making it a perfect candidate for a piece of quality jewelry. The ring we ship will be a random year based on the available stock at the time of purchase. All rings are guaranteed to be made from coins at least 100 years old.