{"product_id":"1853-seated-liberty-half-dollar-w-arrows-and-rays-vg-details-dark","title":"1853 Seated Liberty Half Dollar w\/ Arrows and Rays - VG Details (Dark)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd one of the most distinctive \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-year design types\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of the Liberty Seated Half Dollar series to your collection with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1853 Liberty Seated Half Dollar with Arrows \u0026amp; Rays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good (VG) Details – Dark\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, this historic half dollar represents an important change in U.S. silver coinage during the mid-19th century.\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 inscribed \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLIBERTY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003earrows positioned on either side of the 1853 date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The reverse displays a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, surrounded by a distinctive pattern of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrows \u0026amp; Rays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e design was introduced in 1853 to identify silver coins struck under a newly reduced weight standard. While the arrows continued on half dollars in 1854 and 1855, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003erays were removed after 1853\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making the Arrows \u0026amp; Rays combination a popular \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eone-year subtype\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e for collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good (VG) Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e condition, this coin exhibits considerable circulation wear while retaining recognizable major design elements. Liberty's figure, date and arrows, reverse eagle, rays, denomination, and portions of the surrounding lettering remain visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example is described as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, indicating significant dark toning, discoloration, or surface coloration. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e designation indicates that the coin has a surface impairment that prevents it from receiving a straight numerical grade. Despite its darker appearance and surface condition, it remains an appealing and affordable example of this historic one-year design.\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 with Arrows \u0026amp; Rays – VG Details (Dark)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it may not be the exact coin pictured. Each coin will vary in toning, darkness, discoloration, wear, surface characteristics, and overall appearance consistent with the stated Details condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48791637524725,"sku":null,"price":88.0,"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-vg_19398_Obv.jpg?v=1788295096","url":"https:\/\/chattanoogacoins.com\/products\/1853-seated-liberty-half-dollar-w-arrows-and-rays-vg-details-dark","provider":"CCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}