1873 Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar with Arrows
Product Details
Brand: US Mint
1873 Philadelphia Seated Liberty Silver Half Dollar with Arrows
Step back into the defining era of American currency with this remarkably historic piece. Struck in 1873, this half dollar bears the prominent arrowheads flanking the date, a striking layout mandated by the Coinage Act of 1873 PCGS to signify a crucial, intentional weight increase to 12.50 grams. Having traveled through the rugged pockets of post-Civil War America, this survivor reflects the tangible expansion and commerce of a booming 19th-century society. It serves as an evocative piece of history, preserving the authentic charm and distinct craftsmanship of historic U.S. Mint silver. Add this highly sought-after, genuine numismatic artifact to your financial portfolio or historical collection today at Gold & Silver Assay.
Country: United States
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Denomination: Half Dollar ($0.50)
Mintage: 1,815,150
Weight:
Piece actual weight: 12.50 grams / 0.4409 oz / 0.4019 Troy oz
Pure silver weight: 11.25 grams / 0.3968 oz / 0.3617 Troy oz
Dimensions: Diameter: 30.60 mm / Thickness: Unknown
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: LIBERTY / 1873; Reverse: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / IN GOD WE TRUST / HALF DOL.; Edge: Reeded
Strike Type: Business
Variety: With Arrows at Date
Coin Designer and Design: Christian Gobrecht; Obverse features Lady Liberty seated on a rock, holding a staff topped with a liberty cap, alongside a Union shield inscribed with "LIBERTY"; Reverse features a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, clasping an olive branch and three arrows.
Condition - Circulated, Fine to Very Fine. Date, arrows, and motto clear. Liberty’s gown and shield readable; dark spots on the figure. Eagle and HALF DOL. complete. Honest wear. See Pictures
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