Philadelphia Mint. Original early silver coin struck under the reduced‑weight standard. Rays clearly visible behind the eagle, confirming the scarcer Arrows & Rays design used only briefly in 1853.

Coin exhibits honest, even circulation wear consistent with About Good (AG). Liberty and eagle are well worn but fully outlined. Date remains visible. Reverse legend and shield are weak but present, with rays unmistakable despite wear. Natural gray patina with circulation marks typical of mid‑19th‑century use. No holes, no bends, no mounting traces, and no evidence of modern tooling or added details.

A solid collector‑grade example of a required Seated Liberty quarter subtype, appropriate for a type set or date/subtype collection.

DETAILS:

• Date: 1853
• Mint: Philadelphia (no mintmark)
• Type: Seated Liberty Quarter
• Subtype: Arrows & Rays (one‑year type)
• Metal: 90% silver
• Grade: About Good (AG) — raw
• Authentic, circulated, problem‑free example

Original mintage:  Approximately 1.45 million

Estimated survivors (all grades):  Roughly 30,000–50,000 total

• Vast majority are AG–VG
• Compared to the non‑rays issue, this is dramatically scarcer.

*Price reflects current dealer wholesale / conservative bid level for an AG example of the With Rays subtype, not retail.