1853-O 50C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. WB-101, Die Pair 15, R.4....

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1853-O Arrows and Rays Half, MS64
Conditionally Rare, One-Year Type

1853-O 50C Arrows and Rays MS64 PCGS. WB-101, Die Pair 15, R.4. This is a scarcer die pair attributed by a die crack between stars 10 and 11, a weak die crack through the second A in AMERICA, and diagonal die lines in the drapery below Liberty's elbow. In an attempt to stimulate the circulation of silver subsidiary coins, Congress passed the Act of 1853, reducing the silver weight of half dimes through half dollars. Mint officials added Arrows and Rays to the design to signify the change. The New Orleans facility manufactured over 1.3 million half dollars with the new design, which was implemented for just a single year. The issue is decidedly rare in comparable grades. PCGS reports eight grading events in MS64 and only one submission finer (10/14).

This near-Gem is richly toned in shades of violet, blue, and orange. The obverse motifs are remarkably sharp for an O-mint product, while the reverse devices exhibit typical softness on the eagle and rust lumps throughout. Any abrasions are minor and well-hidden beneath the toning.(Registry values: N4719)

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 24JK, PCGS# 6276, Greysheet# 6331)

Weight: 12.44 grams

Metal: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

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