{"product_id":"1854-seated-liberty-half-dollar-w-arrows-vg-details-whizzed-scratched","title":"1854 Seated Liberty Half Dollar w\/ Arrows - VG Details (Whizzed,Scratched)","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdd a distinctive piece of pre-Civil War American silver coinage to your collection with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar with Arrows\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery Good (VG) Details – Whizzed \u0026amp; Scratched\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 transitional period in U.S. silver coinage.\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, while holding a liberty pole topped with a cap. Most notably, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003earrows appear on either side of the 1854 date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. These arrows were used to identify coins struck under the reduced-weight standard introduced in 1853. Unlike the 1853 issue, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1854 half dollar retained the arrows but eliminated the rays surrounding the eagle on the reverse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features a heraldic eagle with a shield on its chest, clutching arrows and an olive branch, with the denomination \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHALF DOL.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e below.\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, shield, date and arrows, reverse eagle, denomination, and portions of the surrounding lettering remain visible.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis example has been designated \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhizzed \u0026amp; Scratched\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Whizzing refers to mechanical alteration of the coin's surfaces, typically performed in an attempt to create a brighter or more lustrous appearance. The coin also exhibits scratches from previous handling or contact. These impairments prevent the coin from receiving a straight numerical grade but still make it an affordable example of the desirable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArrows at Date\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e subtype.\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\u003e1854 Liberty Seated Half Dollar with Arrows – VG Details (Whizzed \u0026amp; Scratched)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but it may not be the exact coin pictured. Each coin will vary in toning, wear, surface alteration, location and severity of scratches, whizzing characteristics, and overall appearance consistent with the stated Details condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CCI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48791623958773,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0620\/7039\/1029\/files\/1854-liberty-seated-half-dollar-w-arrows-vg_25133_obv.jpg?v=1788294762","url":"https:\/\/chattanoogacoins.com\/products\/1854-seated-liberty-half-dollar-w-arrows-vg-details-whizzed-scratched","provider":"CCI","version":"1.0","type":"link"}