The US 1906 Half Dollar coin, designed by Charles E. Barber, was minted during a period of industrial growth in the U.S. The coin features Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, symbolizing strength and national pride. The 1906 Half Dollar, made of 90% silver, reflects the continued use of precious metals in U.S. coinage at the time.
Economically, the 1906 Half Dollar was part of a growing economy, especially in the wake of the 1904-1907 economic boom. Barbers design and the silver composition of the 1906 Half Dollar reflected both the nations prosperity and the ongoing importance of silver in U.S. currency.