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<h2>Ron Guth</h2><p><font size="2" face="Verdana">Why were arrowheads and rays added to the 1853 Quarter Dollar? To signify a reduction in the weight of the coin. This was a time when silver coins were required to contain their full value in metal. Also, this was the first time that the silver content of the Quarter Dollar had been reduced since its inception in 1796! The result of the reduction in weight was that all of the silver quarter dollars struck prior to the weight change became worth more than their face value. Any quarter dollars <em>without</em> Arrows and Rays would be instantly noticeable in circulation and could be pulled and melted. The massive mintage of 1853 quarter dollars resulted from the conversion of older silver coins. For coin collectors, this means that mintage figures for all pre-1853 quarter dollars are meaningless and their respective survival rates are low.<br /></font></p>Product Identifiers
DesignerRobert Ball Hughes/Christian Gobrecht
eBay Product ID (ePID)170385685
Product Key Features
Strike TypeBusiness
Mint LocationPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania, Philadelphia
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
Year1853
Dimensions
Weight6.2g
Additional Product Features
Mintage15212
Major VarietyArrows and Rays
MintPhiladelphia
Denomination25C
PCGS Number5426
Diameter24.3mm
Mint MarkP
EdgeReeded
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- 11 Apr, 2018
Awesome 1853 Quarters & Halves!!!!!
I especially love these 1853Quarters & Halves with their arrows on the obverse & rays on the reverse. They are my very favorite U.S. Coin! This one in XF or better condition, is a great heirloom coin for years to come!!!!!Verified purchase: Yes
- 16 Feb, 2017
1853 25C Arrows & Rays
Every U.S. Type Collector needs one of these coins! It is a beautiful one year design and there were plenty made so you should be choosy pick on carefully for overall eye appeal.Verified purchase: Yes
- 06 Apr, 2018
The coin looks great I will enjoy it in my collection Thank you
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- 25 May, 2024
very nice coin. good deal. thank you
very nice coin. good deal. thank youVerified purchase: Yes
- 25 Aug, 2020
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Nice addition to my collectionVerified purchase: Yes
- 13 Jun, 2017
SL review
On time shipping. Great coin. As advertised. Highly recommend!!Verified purchase: Yes
- 22 Sep, 2018
1853 seated quarter
Great value and price looking forward to do bussiness again
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- 08 May, 2018
1853 quarter
Good coin for the price.Verified purchase: Yes
- 28 Sep, 2017
1853 Quarter
Well pleased with this purchase.Verified purchase: Yes
- 28 Feb, 2017
good buy!
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