United States - 1854 Half Dollar - Seated Liberty - Arrows at Date - .900 Silver - Weight 11.5 g (10.35 g Net ...

United States - 1854 Half Dollar - Seated Liberty - Arrows at Date - .900 Silver - Weight 11.5 g (10.35 g Net Silver, 0.333 Troy Oz.) - KM#82 An 1854 United States Seated Liberty Half Dollar designed by Christian Gobrecht. Arrows appear on both sides of the date, identifying the type issued in 1854-1855 following a reduction in the statutory weight of the denomination. The standard weight for this type was 12.44 g, while the actual weight of the present coin is 11.5 g. Obverse: Seated figure of Liberty facing right, holding a shield and a pole topped by a Phrygian cap. Thirteen stars surround the figure, with the date "1854" below, flanked by arrows. Reverse: American eagle with a shield on its breast, holding arrows and an olive branch. Surrounding inscription: "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and below: "HALF DOL." Denomination: Half Dollar - 50 Cents. Year: 1854. Metal: .900 silver. Actual Weight: 11.5 g. Net Silver based on actual weight: approximately 10.35 g, approximately 0.333 troy oz. Standard Diameter: 30.6 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mintage: 2,982,000. Catalog Number: KM#82. Condition: Circulated, with considerable wear to the higher design elements, circulation marks and toning, as shown.