1873 (CC) Seated Liberty Half Dollar - Arrows
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$84,000 MS66 08-28-2022 Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1873 (CC) Seated Liberty Half Dollar - Arrows is a half dollar produced at the Carson City Mint as part of the Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1839-1891 series. The U.S. Mint produced 214,560 examples, making this ranked 3rd of 7 mint variants by mintage, with 6% of 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 a heraldic eagle with shield on breast, olive branch and arrows in talons, with a banner reading E PLURIBUS UNUM. Final year of the Seated Liberty Half Dollar. The 1873 "No Arrows" Carson City issue is a major rarity. Struck at the Carson City Mint in Nevada, which operated from 1870 to 1893 and produced coins from Comstock Lode silver and gold — among the most collectible mintmarks in U.S. numismatics. Estimated market value ranges from $430 to $23K depending on grade and condition. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6344.
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