Numismatic

1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime w/Arrows Good

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In 1853, the United States Mint produced a silver half dime featuring a design that captures the spirit of its era. This tiny silver coin, minted in Philadelphia, contains 0.0359 ounces of actual silver content within its 90 percent silver composition. The piece is certified in Good condition, showing the honest wear of a coin that actively circulated in pre-Civil War America. The obverse showcases a seated figure of Liberty, who holds a staff topped with a liberty cap in one hand while resting her other hand upon a shield. Flanking the 1853 date are two prominent arrows, a design element specific to this period. On the reverse, a delicate wreath encircles the central denomination, which is clearly marked as a half dime. The legend of the issuing nation surrounds this central wreath, completing a classic design by Christian Gobrecht.