{"product_id":"1853-seated-liberty-half-dollar-arrows-and-rays-g","title":"1853 Seated Liberty Half Dollar - Arrows and Rays - G","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd one of the most distinctive one-year designs in classic U.S. silver coinage to your collection with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1853 Liberty Seated Half Dollar – Arrows \u0026amp; Rays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition. Struck from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% silver and 10% copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the arrows beside the date and rays surrounding the eagle were added in 1853 to signify a reduction in the coin's silver weight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChristian Gobrecht\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the obverse features Liberty seated on a rock beside a Union shield while holding a liberty pole topped with a cap. Two \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003earrows flank the 1853 date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, distinguishing this special subtype. The reverse features a heraldic eagle surrounded by dramatic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a bold design unique to the 1853 Half Dollar. The rays were removed the following year, making the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrows \u0026amp; Rays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design a popular one-year type among collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGraded \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this coin exhibits heavy circulation wear while retaining an identifiable date and major design elements. Liberty, the arrows, eagle, and portions of the distinctive rays remain visible, giving the coin plenty of historic character despite its well-circulated condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its short-lived design and connection to an important change in U.S. silver coinage, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1853 Arrows \u0026amp; Rays Liberty Seated Half Dollar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes an excellent addition to a U.S. type set or 19th-century silver collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The image shown is a representative stock photo. You will receive an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1853 Liberty Seated Half Dollar – Arrows \u0026amp; Rays – Good (G)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it may not be the exact coin pictured. Each coin will vary in toning, wear, strike quality, surface characteristics, and overall appearance due to its age and natural circulation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48586411245813,"sku":null,"price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7039\/1029\/files\/1853-liberty-seated-half-dollar-w-arrows-rays-good_2394_obv.jpg?v=1786566020","url":"https:\/\/chattanoogacoins.com\/products\/1853-seated-liberty-half-dollar-arrows-and-rays-g","provider":"CCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}