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1855-O Arrows

Half Dimes · Seated Liberty Half Dimes · 1837–1873
Regular
Weight1.24 g
Diameter15.5 mm
MintNew Orleans
StrikeCirculation strike
Mintage 600,000
EdgeReeded
Alignment↑↓ Coin
Composition90% Silver, 10% Copper
DesignerChristian Gobrecht
Collector's Key IDCK-1094

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About this coinHistory

New Orleans struck 600,000 Arrows half dimes in 1855, the final branch mint Arrows issue. The 1855-O is less common than the 1854-O but more available than the 1853-O No Arrows key date. The coin is a mid-tier collectible within the New Orleans Arrows subset and completes the three-year run of New Orleans Arrows half dimes (1853-O Arrows, 1854-O, 1855-O) that parallels the Philadelphia Arrows series.

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Reference data only — not an appraisal.

GradeDescriptionLowHigh
G-4 Good (G) $26 $30
VG-8 Very Good (VG) $34 $39
F-12 Fine (F) $46 $53
VF-20 Very Fine (VF) $68 $79
EF-40 Extremely Fine (EF) $163 $188
AU-50 About Uncirculated (AU) $300 $345
MS-60 Uncirculated (MS) $695 $800
MS-63 Choice Uncirculated (MS) $1,600 $1,690
Frequently Asked QuestionsFAQ
How much is a 1855-O Arrows Seated Liberty Half Dime worth?
In Good condition it runs about $26–$30, rising to roughly $695–$800 in Uncirculated. These are reference values, not an appraisal.
How many 1855-O Arrows Seated Liberty Half Dimes were minted?
600,000 were struck.
What is a 1855-O Arrows Seated Liberty Half Dime made of?
90% Silver, 10% Copper, weighing 1.24 g.
What is the melt value of a 1855-O Arrows 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-O Arrows Seated Liberty Half Dime a key date?
It's a more common date overall, though scarcer die varieties may carry a premium — see the varieties list.