William Barber (engraver)
- William Barber (engraver)
William Barber (2 May, 1807 – 31 August, 1879) was the fifth Chief Engraver of the United States Mint from 1869 until his death. He succeeded James B. Longacre in the position.
Barber is best known for his "Britannia"-inspired trade dollar design, which was produced from 1873-1878 for circulation in the Far East, and in proof-only form thereafter until 1885. The 1884 and 1885 Trade Dollars are ultra-rarities, with ten and five coined, respectively. He also adapted the long-standing Seated Liberty design for use on the ill-fated 20-cent piece, which saw circulation only in 1875 and 1876, with proofs struck in 1877 and 1878.
Barber was a prolific pattern designer, and for a time engaged in a "pattern war" with fellow coin designer and future Chief Engraver George T. Morgan. Barber was succeeded as Chief Engraver by his son Charles.
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