Lot 396
1853 Liberty Seated Half Dime. No arrows. PCGS graded EF-45. Only 135,000 coined in February 1853, and most of these were melted soon after coining with the reduction of the silver content which went into effect on April 1, 1853. One minor scratch in the right obverse field. Bright silver at the centers, dark rings of gold, blue and green around the periphery.
Estimated Value $130 - 160.
From the Benson collection and purchased from an unknown source, likely in the mid 1940s.
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| Realized $201 |
