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This is an 1853 Seated Liberty Quarter Dollar, featuring the 'Arrows & Rays' design. The obverse depicts Liberty seated on a rock, surrounded by thirteen stars, with the date 1853 below. Arrows are present on either side of the date. The reverse shows a heraldic eagle with a shield, clutching an olive branch and arrows, with rays filling the field behind it. This specific design with both arrows at the date and rays on the reverse was only produced for the year 1853, making it a desirable one-year type coin. The coin exhibits significant, even wear consistent with its 'Good' grade, with major design elements visible but heavily worn. Details on Liberty's gown, shield, and the eagle's feathers are worn smooth, and numerous small scratches and contact marks are present on both the obverse and reverse. Notably, the coin has a dark, somewhat uneven patina, which is often preferred by collectors. This coin is made of 90% silver, giving it intrinsic bullion value in addition to its numismatic value. Inventory #97
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Thanks for your patronage and happy bidding!
This is an 1853 Seated Liberty Quarter Dollar, featuring the 'Arrows & Rays' design. The obverse depicts Liberty seated on a rock, surrounded by thirteen stars, with the date 1853 below. Arrows are present on either side of the date. The reverse shows a heraldic eagle with a shield, clutching an olive branch and arrows, with rays filling the field behind it. This specific design with both arrows at the date and rays on the reverse was only produced for the year 1853, making it a desirable one-year type coin. The coin exhibits significant, even wear consistent with its 'Good' grade, with major design elements visible but heavily worn. Details on Liberty's gown, shield, and the eagle's feathers are worn smooth, and numerous small scratches and contact marks are present on both the obverse and reverse. Notably, the coin has a dark, somewhat uneven patina, which is often preferred by collectors. This coin is made of 90% silver, giving it intrinsic bullion value in addition to its numismatic value. Inventory #97
Checkout & Payment:
After the auction you can checkout two ways: Pay the invoice via Live Auctioneers/Proxibid or pay via the Lodestar Auctions website. Credit card fees apply both ways. 2.9% & $0.30 (4.4% & $0.30 international) through Lodestar Auctions and 4-5% through Live Auctioneers/Proxibid . Lodestar Auctions collects 7% sales tax for Illinois residents only. Live Auctioneers/Proxibid collects sales tax for most states. Check with them for sales rates for your state. Any unpaid items will be automatically charged by Live Auctioneers/Proxibid three days after end of auction. At checkout pay for the item only, shipping will be billed later. See below for shipping options to choose at checkout.
Shipping:
Pick up and buyer arranged shipping is always welcome. We offer in-house shipping for items that can ship through common carrier. All items will be professionally packed at a reasonable rate. If you paid for the item via Lodestar Auctions or Proxibid we will have your items packaged and send you a link to choose and pay for shipping on the Lodestar Auctions Website.
**Important** Live Auctioneers has their own shipping program. We find it to be very expensive and slow. This is the rate you see advertised when bidding. We do not recommend using them. If you do use them you must checkout via Live Auctioneers and choose LiveShip at checkout. If you pay via Live Auctioneers and want our In-house shipping you must choose self-arranged shipping at checkout. If you checkout via Lodestar Auctions this does not apply. I apologize if this is confusing, Live Auctioneers purposely arranged it this way to push their own overpriced shipping service. We are not happy about this and are trying to make it work.
Issues:
All items sold as is. We do our best to describe accurately and take plenty of non-touched up photos to best represent the item. Any lost or damaged item due to shipping must go through the carriers. Buyer pays any return shipping costs regardless of situation.
Thanks for your patronage and happy bidding!
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1853 Seated Liberty Quarter Dollar Arrows & Rays Good Christian Gobrecht Design
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U.S. & World Coin Collection – Nice Variety
Jun 19, 2026 9:00 PM EDTGurnee, IL, United States
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