Description: NGC Graded 1854-O Arrows 50C U.S. Coin The arrows refer to small arrows that were added to the design in 1854 to distinguish the date from similar looking earlier dates. Coin is Graded as AU details with graffiti. The 1854-O Seated Liberty Half Dollar with arrows is a valuable coin minted in New Orleans. Here are some details about it: Mintage:5,240,000 Composition:90% silver, 10% copper Weight:12.44 grams Diameter:30.6 millimeters Limited mintage period:The "arrows" design on Seated Liberty Half Dollars was only used fortwo years(1854 and 1855), making them more desirable than coins with longer minting periods. Historical context:The arrows were added to the design due to the Coinage Act of 1853, which aimed to promotegoldas the standard for U.S. coinage by reducing the weight of silver coins. This act and the resulting "arrows" design represent aspecific historical periodin U.S. coinage. Condition and variety:While the overall mintage of the 1854-O version was high, coins inpristine uncirculated conditionare muchscarcerand more valuable. Additionally, certaindie varietieswithin the 1854-O version can be rarer and more sought-after by collectors, further influencing its collectability. See photos. Please email with any questions.
Price: 305 USD
Location: Covington, Kentucky
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Grade: AU 50
Denomination: 50C
Circulated/Uncirculated: Uncirculated
Coin: Seated Liberty
Year: 1854
Fineness: 0.9
Strike Type: Business
Mint Location: New Orleans
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Variety: Arrows
Certification: NGC
