1851 - O 1/2 dime no arrow

Discover a piece of American monetary history with this 1851-O Seated Liberty Half Dime. Struck at the historic New Orleans Mint, this specific issue represents the original design type, famously identified by the 'no arrows' designation. This variety predates the 1853 weight reduction, which saw the addition of arrows flanking the date to signify the change in silver content. As such, this coin carries the full weight standard of 1.34 grams of .900 fine silver.