1854-O 50C MS64 认证号03721937, PCGS号6280

1854-O 50C Arrows MS64. The antebellum O-mint production of this issue was a generous quantity in excess of 5.2 million coins, and with the Arrows feature to boot, the issue is frequently pursued for type coin purposes. According to Seated half expert Bill Bugert, there are 55 obverse dies and 33 reverse dies known for the issue, and some "interesting and rare" die marriages exist. An important branch mint example of this short-lived design type, the bulk of Half Dollar production during the years 1854 and 1855, the years in which the Arrows design was employed, went to the New Orleans Mint. Consequently, the majority of high grade survivors are O-mints. Sharply defined throughout, this near-Gem Choice example has good cartwheel luster. There are no significant abrasions, and willowy silver-gray patina blankets the well preserved, lustrous surfaces of this near-Gem, Choice Uncirculated example. The strike is among the strongest seen on an 1854-O Arrows Half. Every feature (the obverse star centrils and the eagle's right leg on the reverse included) is fully brought up, this despite a shattered obverse die as evidenced by numerous cracks. The dies for this coin attest to long use, as several small die cracks appear on each side. An interesting series of peripheral die cracks (as produced) is noted along the right (facing) obverse periphery, and along the lower reverse border (also as struck), pointing to a later die state, a testament to the compelling need for these new tenor pieces in circulation.

Ron Guth

The 1854-O Half Dollar had the largest mintage of any of the With Arrows type.  In fact, the mintage of the 1854-O Half Dollar was the largest the series had seen since 1836.  Thus, in terms of value, this date is very affordable in most grades and it offers a lot of "coin" for the money.  Mint State examples are fairly plentiful and can be obtained in MS62 to MS64 with ease.  Even MS65 and MS66 examples are available in sufficient quantities to meet most collector demand.  Above MS66, all bets are off -- this is a very tough date in Superb grades and it is a true condition-rarity in MS67.

Occasionally, 1854-O Half Dollars suffer from an insufficent strike, but strongly-struck examples also exist.