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1873 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dollar - Arrows

Strike Type

Coin Details

Year

1873

Denomination

Half Dollar

Mint Mark

Strike Type

Proof

Series

Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1839-1891

Designer

Thomas Sully/Christian Gobrecht

Mintage

550

Composition

90% Silver, 10% Copper

Weight

12.5g

Diameter

30mm

Edge

Reeded

Value Estimates

$2,752 - $2,752

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

$35,250 PR66 06-23-2014 Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1873 Proof Seated Liberty Half Dollar - Arrows is a proof half dollar struck at the Philadelphia Mint, part of the Seated Liberty Half Dollars 1839-1891 series. With a mintage of 550, this is an extremely rare issue — the lowest mintage among 9 mint variants, representing only less than 1% of total 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. As a proof issue, this coin was struck multiple times on specially prepared polished planchets using polished dies, producing mirror-like fields and frosted design elements prized by collectors. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value is approximately $2.8K. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #6434.