1853 Arrows & Rays Seated Liberty Half Dollar ICG VF25 50C

Classic one-year type 1853 Seated Liberty Half Dollar with Arrows at Date and Rays on Reverse, graded ICG VF25. This short-lived variety was created in 1853 when the U.S. Mint reduced the weight of silver coins. Arrows were added at the date to indicate the change, and rays were placed around the eagle on the reverse (removed after 1853).Coin Details: Date: 1853 (Philadelphia mint) ICG Certification: VF25 Obverse: Seated Liberty with arrows at date Reverse: Heraldic eagle with rays Condition: ICG VF25 — Very Fine with moderate even wear, clear details on Liberty’s drapery, shield, and the eagle’s feathers. Honest original surfaces with no major issues.The 1853 Arrows & Rays is a popular and important one-year type coin in the Seated Liberty series. This ICG VF25 is a solid, collector-friendly example.