Description: 1853-O Liberty Seated Half Dime (With Arrows) HistoryThe New Orleans Mint struck Liberty Seated half dimes in two configurations in the year 1853. In March of that year, the Mint struck 160,000 dimes at the standard weight of 1.34 grams. After the passage of the Coinage Act of 1853, New Orleans was ordered to reduce the weight of its silver subsidiary coinage and so they notified the general public of this change in tenor by adding div > div > div > div:nth-of-type(4) > div > p > a" style="box-sizing: border-box; text-decoration-line: none; pointer-events: auto; font-family: Verdana, Geneva, sans-serif; font-size: 15px;">arrows on each side of the date on the obverse, and, on the quarter dollar and half dollar coins, adding rays around the eagle on the reverse. Where the 1853-O Liberty Seated half dime (No Arrows) is a rarity in the series, the 1853-O Liberty Seated With Arrows half dime is a popular type coin for the 1853-1855 Arrows design.2.2 million coins of this new lighter composition were struck at the New Orleans Mint, making this the highest mintage of the denomination produced at that southern branch mint. To denote the weight, the Mint added two arrows that bookend the date and point away from it. The arrows are positioned slightly high on the date, touching the bottom of the drape. This particular coin was found along the banks of the Colorado River near Austin, TX in 2012. It has never been professionally cleaned or polished and some of the original petina still remains on both sides. It was subsequently made into a beautiful bracelet using a gold bezel and .925 Sterling Silver links. The purity of the gold used in the bezel is unknown. However, 18kt gold is usually used for these purposes. The coin is in great condition with all details visable. The bracelet and bezel have some light surface scratches but the bracelet has seldom been worn. It has a lobster clasp. Overall length is approximately 8.5 inches in length. Width is .5 inches. Bezel diameter is .78 inches. (note the quarter for reference in the photo). Total weight of this beautiflu bracelet is around 32.87 grams. Smoke-free home. Signature required upon delivery.
Price: 155 USD
Location: Holtwood, Pennsylvania
End Time: 2024-11-06T22:49:08.000Z
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Unbranded
Type: Bracelet
Closure: Toggle
Metal Purity: 925
Base Metal: Silver
Style: Chain
Metal: Sterling Silver
Item Length: 8.5 in
Unit Quantity: 1
Country of Origin: United States
Main Stone: Unknown
