Offered is a beautiful 1854 half dollar, an outstanding example of this short-lived and highly desirable Liberty Seated half dollar type. Predominantly brilliant, both sides do reveal splashes of iridescent reddish-orange and cobalt blue toning in isolated peripheral areas, especially at the right reverse border. Fully struck and highly lustrous. Among the finest certified for both the issue and the type, this premium Gem is sure to see spirited bidding from a wide variety of advanced collectors.The distinct Arrows, No Motto half dollar type of 1854 to 1855 was created when the Mint decided to drop the rays from the reverse design. The arrows and rays had been added to the basic Liberty Seated design in 1853 to denote a weight reduction for the denomination from 13.36 grams to 12.44 grams pursuant to the Act of February 21, 1853. Whereas the Mint discarded the rays after 1853 (they likely complicated the striking process and led to early die breakage), the arrows were retained for two more years through 1855.The Arrows, No Motto type as a whole is a noteworthy rarity at and above the Gem Mint State grade level. The present example ranks high in the Condition Census for this Philadelphia Mint issue and will please even the most discerning numismatist. Lovely!,,PCGS# 6279. NGC ID: 24JL.,PCGS Population: 7; 0 finer.,
