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Obverse Description
Lady liberty is seated on a rock bearing a shield with the word LIBERTY. 13 Stars frame the periphery with the date at the bottom middle under the rock. Arrows appear to the left and right of the date.
Reverse Description
The heraldic eagle is centered in the design with the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and HALF DOL. around the periphery. Rays (or raised lines) appear in the open spaces around the eagle fanning outward to the lettering.
Book Reference
Designer: Christian Gobrecht. Weight: 12.44 grams. Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper. Diameter: 30.6 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mints: Philadelphia, New Orleans.
Key to Collecting: This is one of relatively few single-year types in the American series. Enough were made that examples can be obtained in just about any grade desired, especially the 1853 Philadelphia circulated coins. Many Mint State pieces survive.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: The mintage of the 1853 half dollar was accomplished quickly, and little attention was paid to striking them sharply. However, as a class, the half dollars of this year are better defined than are the half dimes, dimes, and quarters. Still, check all of the features of Liberty on the obverse, including the head, check the stars, and on the reverse, check the eagle and other details. The quality of luster and strike varies, so cherrypicking is once again advised.
Proof Coins: A few exist, but most “Proofs” seen are actually prooflike circulation strikes, in my opinion.
Catalog Information
GSID:
72416
Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1853
Reverse Designer:
Christian Gobrecht
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN GOD WE TRUST, HALF DOL.
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
12.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.475 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.36 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.6
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Arrows & Rays
Variety 2:
1853
Coin Date:
Seated Liberty Half Dollar
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Mark:
Various
Coinage Type:
Liberty Seated half dollar
Coinage Years:
1853
Composition:
90% silver; 10% copper
PCGS #:
6274
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Coin Value History
Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Arrows & Rays, 1853 MS [Type]
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Seated Liberty Half Dollar 50c Arrows & Rays, 1853 MS [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS67 |
|
$150,000 | $1,234 |
| MS67 | - | $84,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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1853 50C Arrows and Rays XF45 PCGS. CDN: $390 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. Mintage 3,532,708. ...
$464
1853-O 50C Arrows and Rays, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 36 in 50, 101 finer (11/25). CDN: $1,000 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU...
$2,318
1853-O 50C Arrows and Rays, SS Republic Shipwreck Effect (B) F NGC. Mintage 1,328,000....
$464
1853 50C Arrows and Rays, AU58 ANACS. Mintage 3,532,708....
$1,140
1853-O 50C Arrows and Rays VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 29 in 25, 379 finer (10/25). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25....
$288
1853 50C Arrows and Rays AU53 NGC. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. Mintage 3,532,708. From the Grant Powell Co...
$720
1853 50C Arrows and Rays VF35 PCGS. Mintage 3,532,708. ...
$234
1853 50C Arrows and Rays XF40 ANACS. Mintage 3,532,708. ...
$312
1853-O 50C Arrows and Rays AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (39/49). Mintage 1,328,000. ...
$1,680
1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS61 NGC. Housed in a Generation 5 fatty holder. NGC Census: (37/243). Mintage 3,532,708....
$1,680
1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS....
$4,560
1853 50C Arrows and Rays VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (20/1372). Mintage 3,532,708. ...
$159
1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS62 PCGS. PCGS Population: (82/319). Mintage 3,532,708. ...
$2,520
1853 50C Arrows and Rays MS63 PCGS. CAC....
$3,360
1853 50C Arrows and Rays VF30 PCGS. Mintage 3,532,708. ...
$216
1853-O 50C Arrows and Rays VG8 PCGS. PCGS Population: (16/465). Mintage 1,328,000. ...
$84
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$154
1853 50C Arrows and Rays, Brunk T-95 J.M. Taylor AG3 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/1980). NGC Census: (3/1390). CDN: $28 Whsle....
$104
1853 50C Arrows and Rays Fine 15 NGC. NGC Census: (20/1315). PCGS Population: (25/1879). CDN: $105 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$216
1853-O 50C Arrows and Rays Fine 12 NGC. NGC Census: (8/241). PCGS Population: (16/409). CDN: $95 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS Fi...
$124
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