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1855 Arrows Proof

Half Dimes · Seated Liberty Half Dimes · 1837–1873
Key date Proof
Weight1.24 g
Diameter15.5 mm
MintPhiladelphia
StrikeProof
Mintage Proof; exact mintage unknown
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
DesignerChristian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-1092

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The 1855 Arrows proof half dime is the final year of the Arrows subtype in proof format. After 1855, the arrows would be removed from the design while the reduced weight was retained. The 1855 Arrows proof represents the terminal year of a three-year subtype and is rare in surviving population, consistent with other pre-1858 Seated Liberty proof half dimes.

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PR-63 Proof (PR)
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
What is a 1855 Arrows Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 1.24 g.
What is the melt value of a 1855 Arrows Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime?
Its melt value is its metal content multiplied by the current spot price. See our melt calculator on the metals pages for a live figure.
Is the 1855 Arrows Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime a key date?
Yes — the 1855 Arrows Proof Seated Liberty Half Dime is considered a key date in the Seated Liberty Half Dimes series and commands a strong premium.