1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-102. Large Arrows. MS-65 (PCGS).

1874 Liberty Seated Half Dollar. Arrows. WB-102. Large Arrows. MS-65 (PCGS).，This lovely 1874 With Arrows half dollar has satin surfaces that are fully lustrous, silky smooth, and overall brilliant. Sharply struck throughout with subtle champagne-apricot peripheral highlights that enhance the strong eye appeal. The weight of the half dollar was modified in 1873 when the Act of February 12 mandated an increase from 12.44 grams to 12.50 grams. As it had done after passage of the Act of February 21, 1853, the Mint added arrows to the obverse before and after the date for coins struck to the new weight standard. This second Arrows Liberty Seated half dollar type remained in production only in 1873 and 1874, after which the basic Motto type returned, albeit with the weight standard as mandated in 1873.<p>The Arrows type of 1873 to 1874 is more challenging to locate than those dated 1854 to 1855, in all grades, both circulated and Mint State. 1874 has the highest mintage of this type at 2,359,600 circulation strikes and, as a result, it is obtainable in grades up to and including MS-64. Above that level the 1874 is rare, especially relative to the strong demand from advanced type collectors. This lovely Gem is an important condition rarity from the Vanderbilt Collection, and will be a highlight in another fantastic numismatic cabinet.<p>，From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. Earlier from our (Stacks) Robert A. Arnel Collection sale, January 1967, lot 72. Lot tag included.，