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1854 Arrows
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 5,740,000 |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 90% Silver, 10% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | Christian Gobrecht |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1089 |
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Philadelphia produced 5,740,000 Arrows half dimes in 1854, continuing the high-volume production established after the 1853 weight reduction. The arrows at the date remained as the visual indicator of the new weight standard. The Kansas-Nebraska Act passed in May 1854, repealing the Missouri Compromise and opening the door to slavery in the western territories. The political consequences would reshape the nation over the following six years and contribute to the Civil War.
The 1854 Arrows is a common date in circulated grades. Uncirculated examples are available, and the year is not a challenging acquisition for date collectors. The Arrows subtype spans three years (1853-1855), making the 1854 the middle year in a short-lived design feature that collectors pursue as a distinct sub-series.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $21 | $24 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $26 | $30 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $29 | $34 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $34 | $39 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $54 | $62 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $122 | $141 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $163 | $188 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $320 | $340 |
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