| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 825 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $475.00 |
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1853 Arrows & Rays. NGC AU-50.
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Smoke-grey patina provides a vintage appearance, with some luster cautiously peeking through the tone as it encroaches upon the devices. Evidence of a clashed die shows clearly within the eagle's... |
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| 575 | The Collectors' Auction 2012 on 10/05/2012 | $260.00 |
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1853 Arrows & Rays, 1858, and 1877, all XF.
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Sharp details place each of these half-dollars well into the XF grade level. Additional commentary for the dates is given as follows: 1853 (dipped and somewhat pale), 1858 (nice original), and 1877... |
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| 562 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $975.00 |
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1853 Arrows & Rays. NGC AU-58.
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1853 "arrows and rays" coins of any denomination have proven to be popular type pieces over the years, and are of course particularly popular when found nice. Paper storage is undoubtedly responsible... |
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| 667 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2009 on 02/13/2009 | $310.00 |
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1853 Arrows & Rays, 'SS Republic Shipwreck Effect, C, AU', NGC XF.
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(SS Republic, 1853 "arrows and rays") Matte-grey, with moderate saltwater corrosion in the left obverse field. NGC AU (C). |
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| 578 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2008 on 02/08/2008 | $270.00 |
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1853 "A&R" Seated Liberty half-dollar, PCGS XF-45
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A delicate layer of original lavender color rests peacefully atop the obverse, while the reverse is peripherally toned in obvious album colors. Not much mint luster shines through the patina, but the... |
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| 588 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $205.00 |
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1853 Arrows & Rays. XF-45+ Cleaned.
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This lightly cleaned, untoned, one year type issue does not portray any obtrusive marks or blemishes. It has sharp design definition for its ascribed grade level. |
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| 589 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $1,300.00 |
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1853 Arrows & Rays. AU-58.
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A delicate golden iridescence graces this one year type issue's velvety surfaces. Just the slightest trace of wear is detected on its highest design elements. A few ticks here and there are noted,... |
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| 590 | The Midwest Winter Sale 2007 on 02/09/2007 | $525.00 |
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1853 Arrows & Rays. NGC AU-58.
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This one year type example exudes a visual vividness. Its antique silver aspect has a splendid golden hue. The few contact ticks and toning specks perceived do not impede the eye appeal of this... |
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| 598 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $225.00 |
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1853 Arrows & Rays. AU-50++.
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A fully brilliant example with a delicate iridescent appearance of this popular one year type. The observed contact marks and ticks are consistent for this grade, with most hidden in Liberty's design... |
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| 599 | The Midwest Winter Sale on 02/17/2006 | $450.00 |
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1853 Arrows & Rays ANACS AU-55.
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Original mint luster can still be observed around the protected areas of this popular issue half dollar. The coin is 99% white, with only a bit of golden toning on the reverse at 6:00. There are... |
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