1853 Seated Liberty Half Dime - Arrows
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Auction Record
$77,000 MS65 10-01-1997 David Akers
Description
Part of the Seated Liberty Half Dimes 1837-1873 series, the 1853 Seated Liberty Half Dime - Arrows is a dime from the Philadelphia Mint. The U.S. Mint produced 13.2 million examples, making this the highest mintage among 4 variants, accounting for 84% of the year's production. The obverse features Liberty seated on a rock, holding a pole surmounted by a Phrygian liberty cap in her left hand and a shield inscribed LIBERTY in her right and the reverse displays an agricultural wreath enclosing the denomination. Arrows added at the date to denote the reduced silver weight mandated by the Act of February 21, 1853. High production to replace hoarded older coins. Coined at the Philadelphia facility, the nation's original mint that has operated continuously since its 1792 founding. Estimated market value ranges from $32 to $409 depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 1.24 grams, 15.9 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #4356.
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