1853 with Arrows Seated Liberty Half-dime, PCGS AU55, exceptional toning

Description: The half-dimes are here! Yes, after selling out of these little silver coins, customers reaching out and asking for more for sale, we are seeking out marketable specimens to offer to you here. The half dimes are interesting denominations to collect now, but at the time - from Washington's time all the way to the 1880s Gilded Age - it made sense. After all, small change needed to be trustworthy, hard silver. But the half dimes sure are little. This 1853 with Arrows Seated Liberty half dime, PCGS choice Almost Uncirculated, AU-55, hearkens to the bustling years when the U.S. Mint actually caught up with commerce's needs, and American coins in circulation started to become the rule, replacing foreign coins which were legal tender until 1857. This is Type 3 (some call it Type 4) with the arrows at the date, signifying a few grains' silver reduction in weight, done by the Treasury Department so U.S. small change coins could circulate again and not be melted for higher bullion value instead. This one is in superb condition, with toning on both sides and wear you can only see with a powerful glass - so you're not going to see wear with the coin on display in its PCGS slab without a magnifier handy. Between the PCGS holder (see photos - we ended its listing for two months and sent it out to them) and its sparkling appearance, this is a jewel for a collection or prominent display. There's a lot of history in this small coin - for you to consider!

Price: 339 USD

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

End Time: 2024-01-31T02:23:18.000Z

Shipping Cost: 5 USD