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1853 50C Arrows and Rays, WB-101, MS65 PCGS. The half dollar planchet weight change from 206.25 to 192 grains was a significant change in accordance with the Mint Act of 1853, seeking to balance the silver-to-gold ratio. Outfacing arrows were added at each side of the date to signify the weight change. More than 3.5 million half dollars were struck by the Philadelphia Mint -- a large mintage requiring a great many die pairs. Despite the number of coins struck, surprisingly few Gem Uncirculated examples survive. This silver-white example is one of those few, displaying a sheer overlay of warm-gray patina over the brightly lustrous silver surfaces. The right-hand stars show slight rounding at their centers yet the strike is nonetheless sharp in all other areas. This coin's distinctive eye appeal is sure to encourage many bids. Population: 23 in 65 (1 in 65+), 14 finer (2/24).
https://coins.ha.com/itm/seated-half-dollars/1853-50c-arrows-and-rays-wb-101-ms65-pcgs/a/1373-3035.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-USCoins-1373-03282024
HID02906262019
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1853 50C Arrows and Rays, WB-101, MS65 PCGS. The half dollar planchet weight change from 206.25 to 192 grains was a significant change in accordance with the Mint Act of 1853, seeking to balance the silver-to-gold ratio. Outfacing arrows were added at each side of the date to signify the weight change. More than 3.5 million half dollars were struck by the Philadelphia Mint -- a large mintage requiring a great many die pairs. Despite the number of coins struck, surprisingly few Gem Uncirculated examples survive. This silver-white example is one of those few, displaying a sheer overlay of warm-gray patina over the brightly lustrous silver surfaces. The right-hand stars show slight rounding at their centers yet the strike is nonetheless sharp in all other areas. This coin's distinctive eye appeal is sure to encourage many bids. Population: 23 in 65 (1 in 65+), 14 finer (2/24).
https://coins.ha.com/itm/seated-half-dollars/1853-50c-arrows-and-rays-wb-101-ms65-pcgs/a/1373-3035.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-USCoins-1373-03282024
HID02906262019
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