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<h2>Ron Guth</h2><p>In 1853, the weight of the Half Dimes, Dimes, Quarter Dollars and Half Dollars was reduced to reflect a rise in the price of silver. The older coins were already being destroyed in large quantities because their intrinsic value exceeded their face value. To differentiate the new coins from the old, the Mint placed arrowheads on either side of the date. This did two things: it made it easy to identify the older coins with just a glance; and it also protected the newer coins from being melted, since they were immediately identifiable as the lower-weight coins.</p><p>The mintage of the new 1853 "With Arrows" Dimes was huge (the mintage of 12 million plus coins was at least six times that of any previous mintage of a U.S. Dime). Presumably, the Mint achieved this milestone by converting old coins to new as fast as it could.</p><p>Because of the high mintage, the 1853 Dime with Arrows is a common coin in virtually all grades, especially up through MS-64. Gems are slightly scarcer, but still obtainable, and it is only in MS-67 and MS-68 that this date becomes a condition rarity. However, demand from type collectors keeps the price of this issue higher than it would be under normal circumstances.</p><p>The finest example certified by PCGS (as of April 2012) is a wonderful MS-68 that features vivid luster and intense toning on both sides (see the image of this remarkable coin above).</p>Product Identifiers
DesignerRobert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
eBay Product ID (ePID)170430407
Product Key Features
Strike TypeBusiness
Mint LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
Year1853
Dimensions
Weight2.48g
Additional Product Features
Mintage12781
Major VarietyArrows
MintPhiladelphia
Denomination10C
PCGS Number4603
Diameter17.9mm
Mint MarkP
EdgeReeded
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![1853 10C 90% SILVER Arrows Liberty Seated Dime Circulated [SLD1]](https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/7CsAAeSwr3BoyvUc/s-l225.jpg)
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- Dec 19, 2017
Happy with my order
As in prior orders with TECC, the product they deliver is top notch. My 1853 Seated Liberty Dime with Arrows at Date is a great addition to my type collection.Verified purchase: Yes
- Jan 30, 2018
Coins
I really liked this coin. I must have, because I paid $3.50 shipping....and I always shop "free shipping" and will only buy elsewhere if I must. I'll get off the bandwagon and say this coin was nice, turn-around ship time was good, and I would "highly recommend" this site to anyone. God Bless all who read this survey response.Verified purchase: Yes
- Jun 19, 2018
Awesome coin for the money
Better then the picture, very happy with it.Verified purchase: Yes
- Dec 15, 2018
1853 dime
Very nice. Came as described.Verified purchase: Yes
- Feb 24, 2017
1853 Arrows seated Dime
Nice coin for the price. Not graded.Verified purchase: Yes
- Jan 30, 2017
Coin collection
Good deal. Fun to collect.Verified purchase: Yes
- May 31, 2024
great coin
great coinVerified purchase: Yes
