Arrows. A spectacular Premium Gem survivor of this important New Orleans issue. The “Arrows at Date” subtype was struck only in 1854 and 1855, signifying the slight weight increase mandated by the Coinage Act of 1853. This piece offers brilliant silver-white luster across frosty surfaces, with a satiny cartwheel sheen radiating strongly on both obverse […]

Boldly struck with rich satiny mint luster and just a touch of rub.

Brilliant luster and a sharp strike with just light high point rub. A pleasing example of this short-lived ‘Arrows’ sub-type. Housed in an old green label holder.

Sharply struck with light golden toning and strong underlying luster.

Outstanding for the grade with a rich lustrous orange-gold patina displaying blue-gray toning. The surfaces are choice and wonderfully original with minimal marks. Housed in an old green label holder.

Well detailed with attractive original surfaces. A modestly priced Type-2 gold dollar.

Outstanding for the grade with a solid strike and original lustrous surfaces.

A spectacular Gem survivor from the New Orleans Mint, struck with arrows at the date to denote the weight standard adjustment of 1853–1855. This example is sharply struck, with Liberty’s figure, shield, and gown folds fully defined, and the eagle’s feathers on the reverse crisp throughout. The satiny luster glows with soft, satiny brilliance, complemented […]

The 1855-S is scarcer than its mintage suggests, and attractive, problem-free circulated examples are always in strong collector demand. This coin offers well-balanced, even silver-gray surfaces with strong detail. Both obverse and reverse show even, moderate wear with just minor marks.