Bidspirit auction | 1853 Seated Liberty Dime Arrows

1853 Seated Liberty Dime Arrows at Date Transitional Weight Adjustment Issue - A desirable 1853 Seated Liberty dime featuring the distinctive arrows at the date, indicating the reduced silver weight implemented that year under the Coinage Act of 1853. This important transitional subtype was struck in 90% silver with a slightly reduced weight (2.49 grams), making it a one-year design modification that is avidly collected both as a type coin and within Seated Liberty series sets. The Philadelphia mintage totaled 12,173,000 pieces, though far fewer survive today in collectible condition due to heavy circulation. The bold arrows flanking the date clearly identify this historically significant issue. Contains approximately 0.0723 troy ounces of silver. A strong addition for 19th century type collectors and investors seeking pre-Civil War U.S. silver. Condition: Appears Fine with moderate, even circulation wear. Date, arrows, and major design elements remain clear. Surfaces show typical age-consistent wear without obvious major problems from images.