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
That's off by about 65 years. Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1853 would be called a Liberty dime or Liberty Seated dime.
Yes, it's the "Variety 3-Arrows at Date". It was struck at the Philadelphia & New Orleans Mints.
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.
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.
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.
That's off by about 65 years. Mercury dimes were minted from 1916 to 1945. A dime from 1853 would be called a Liberty dime or Liberty Seated dime.
The 1853 Liberty Seated Dime with arrows at date is the highest mintage (12,078,010) of the entire series of coins. If the coin is a Mint State example most fall into the grades of MS-60 to MS-63 with retail values of: MS-60 $250.00/ MS-61 $390.00/ MS-62 $480.00/ MS-63 $600.00
The retail values for a 1853 Seated Liberty Dollar are: Uncirculated coins start at $2,840.00+./ AU coins are $1,180.00-$2,000.00/ F-12 to EF-40 are $450.00-$780.00 and G-4 to VG-8 are $290.00-$350.00
The "lady" is Miss Liberty, and these coins are called Seated Liberty dimes. But it can't have a CC mint mark because the Carson City Mint first opened in 1870. Please check again and post a new question.
7-23-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no "O" mintmark, the 1853 Liberty Seated quarter is one of the more common dates of the series, with average values of $25.00-$55.00 for most coins. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
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This would be a Liberty Seated half dollar. The mintmark, if it has one, would be locted on the back below the eagle.
Assuming no arrows or a mint mark in "good" retail is $25.00-$35.00
7-24-11>>> Assuming the coin is circulated and has no "O" mintmark, the 1853 Liberty Seated quarter is one of the more common dates of the series, with average values of $25.00-$55.00 for most coins. Values are a market average and only for coins in collectible condition, coins that are bent, corroded, scratched, used as jewelry or have been cleaned have far less value if any to a collector or dealer.
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.
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.