Please tell me the denomination of the coin - that is, is it a dime, quarter, half-dollar, etc. I will be able to relay its value once I am aware of its denomination and mint state.
Yes, it's the "Variety 3-Arrows at Date". It was struck at the Philadelphia & New Orleans Mints.
As of 12/2008, price ranges are as follows. If your coin has an "O" mint mark it may be worth about 10% more in each condition. well-worn: $15 moderately worn: $29 almost uncirculated: $132
Regardless of mint mark, about $22 (retail) if quite worn, $35 if only moderately worn.
Retail values for G-4 to VF-20 are $13.00-$25.00/EF-40 $47.00/ AU-50 to AU-58 $132.00-$210.00/ Mint state starts at $252.00
Sum = 1853*1854/2 = 1717731
Post new question, two different Seated Liberty dimes exist dated 1853, one with arrows at the date an one without and the values are very different.
An 1853 half dime with arrows is typically more valuable than one without arrows. The arrows were added to denote a slight change in weight to combat hoarding during the time and are considered more desirable by collectors.
Yes, it's the "Variety 3-Arrows at Date". It was struck at the Philadelphia & New Orleans Mints.
Assuming no arrows or a mint mark in "good" retail is $25.00-$35.00
$65
From $25-$350US depending on condition.
The guides I have access to only show grades of G-4 and better. However, 1853 half-dimes can be worth a moderate amount even in that low condition, so a fair to poor grade may still have some value as well. Retail quotes for a G-4 as of 11/2008 are as follows. A coin in fair condition may rate about half these numbers. No arrows at date, no mint mark: $26 No arrows, "O' mint mark: $225 Arrows at date, no mint mark: $15 Arrows at date, "O" mint mark: $16
As of 12/2008, price ranges are as follows. If your coin has an "O" mint mark it may be worth about 10% more in each condition. well-worn: $15 moderately worn: $29 almost uncirculated: $132
1599
Regardless of mint mark, about $22 (retail) if quite worn, $35 if only moderately worn.
The 1853 is a Variety 2, it has arrows at the date & rays on the reverse the value depends on grade and mint mark. The price range is $30.00 in G-4 to over a $1000.00 in MS-60. Please consult qualified professional for this coin.
In 1853, a Troy ounce of gold was worth $20.67. It retained this value until 1934 when it was raised to $35.00 an ounce.