自由女神坐像 10 角硬币：历史性“星箭”设计和稀缺硬币的探索

星箭自由女神坐像一毛钱于 1853 年至 1855 年间生产，旨在解决加利福尼亚州发现金矿造成的银币短缺问题。根据 1853 年 2 月 21 日的《铸币法》，日期旁边的独特箭头区分了 10 角硬币和之前的重量。首席雕刻师詹姆斯·B·朗埃克 (James B. Longacre) 添加了这些标记，这些标记后来成为钱币上的稀有物品，其中 1855 年发行的硬币最为稀有。

The Liberty Seated Dime with Stars and Arrows: A Historical and Numismatic Exploration

带有星箭的自由女神坐像 10 毛钱：历史和钱币探索

The Coinage Act of 1853 and the Problem of Silver Coinage

1853 年铸币法和银币问题

The Coinage Act of February 21, 1853 marked a significant shift in the numismatic landscape of the United States. It established a fiat coinage system, wherein the value of a coin was determined by the government's declaration rather than the intrinsic value of its metallic composition. This legislation was a response to the discovery of vast gold deposits in California in 1848, which caused a decline in the relative value of silver. As the value of silver coins in circulation fell below the value of the silver they contained, these coins were increasingly withdrawn from circulation and melted down for their bullion value.

1853 年 2 月 21 日的《铸币法》标志着美国钱币格局的重大转变。它建立了法定货币制度，其中硬币的价值由政府的声明决定，而不是由其金属成分的内在价值决定。这项立法是对 1848 年在加利福尼亚州发现大量金矿导致白银相对价值下降的回应。随着流通中银币的价值低于其所含白银的价值，这些硬币越来越多地退出流通并熔化以获取金条价值。

The Liberty Seated Dime with Arrows: A Distinctive Design

带箭的自由女神坐像一毛钱：独特的设计

To address this issue, Congress authorized a reduction in the weight of various silver coins, including the dime, quarter, and half dollar. To distinguish the new lighter coins from those of the previous weight standard, Chief Engraver James B. Longacre added small arrowheads to each side of the date on the dime. This design feature, known as the "Stars and Arrows" variety, was struck from 1853 to 1855. Dimes dated 1853 were issued in both the old and new weights, with the lighter coins bearing the arrows.

为了解决这个问题，国会授权减少各种银币的重量，包括 10 美元、25 美元和 25 美元。为了将新的较轻硬币与之前重量标准的硬币区分开来，首席雕刻师詹姆斯·B·朗埃克在 10 角硬币上日期的两侧添加了小箭头。这种设计特征被称为“星箭”品种，于 1853 年至 1855 年铸造。1853 年发行的 10 角硬币有新旧两种重量，较轻的硬币带有箭头。

The Removal of the Arrows and Later Production

箭头的移除和后来的生产

In 1856, United States Mint Director James Ross Snowden ordered the removal of the arrows from all subsidiary silver coin types, including the dime. He believed that the public had had ample time to adjust to the new weight standard, and the arrows were no longer necessary.

1856 年，美国铸币局局长詹姆斯·罗斯·斯诺登 (James Ross Snowden) 下令从所有附属银币类型（包括 10 角硬币）中去除箭头。他认为公众​​已经有足够的时间适应新的体重标准，箭头不再是必要的。

From 1856 onward, all dimes produced used the same design as the pre-1853 pieces without arrows, but at the lower weight prescribed by the Coinage Act of February 21, 1853.

从 1856 年起，生产的所有 10 角硬币均采用与 1853 年之前没有箭头的设计相同的设计，但重量较 1853 年 2 月 21 日《铸币法》规定的较低。

Scarcity and Value of Liberty Seated Dimes with Stars and Arrows

星箭自由坐像一角硬币的稀缺性和价值

Over 4,000 circulation strike Liberty Seated Dimes with Stars and Arrows are currently listed in the population reports of major grading services such as CAC, NGC, and PCGS. The scarcest of the type is the 1855 issue, with fewer than 340 pieces graded as of April 2024.

目前，CAC、NGC 和 PCGS 等主要评级机构的总体报告中列出了超过 4,000 枚流通的星箭自由女神坐像一毛钱。该类型中最稀有的是 1855 年版，截至 2024 年 4 月，已评级的作品不足 340 枚。

In general, Liberty Seated Dimes with Stars and Arrows are not particularly expensive coins unless they are in higher grades, such as Mint State. At this level, prices can exceed $1,000 USD per coin. The most valuable issue is the 1853-O, with Choice Mint State examples fetching over $7,000 and top-graded specimens approaching $25,000 or more.

一般来说，带有星箭的自由坐像一毛钱并不是特别昂贵的硬币，除非它们是更高等级的硬币，例如铸币厂。在这个水平上，每枚代币的价格可能超过 1,000 美元。最有价值的是 1853-O，州精选造币厂的样本售价超过 7,000 美元，顶级样本售价接近 25,000 美元或更高。

Proof examples of the Liberty Seated Dime with Stars and Arrows are exceptionally rare, with fewer than 25 certified pieces for each date. Some of these coins exhibit a frosted design known as "Cameo." All Proof Liberty Seated Dimes with Stars and Arrows are highly coveted and seldom appear at auction. When they do, winning bids often surpass $30,000 for Gem-quality specimens.

星箭自由女神坐像 10 毛钱的精制版极其罕见，每个日期的认证版不到 25 枚。其中一些硬币具有磨砂设计，称为“浮雕”。所有带有星箭的自由女神坐像硬币都备受追捧，很少出现在拍卖会上。当他们这样做时，宝石级标本的中标价格通常超过 30,000 美元。

Design Description

设计说明

Obverse:

反过来：

The obverse of the Liberty Seated Dime with Stars and Arrows depicts a full-length figure of Liberty, seated on a rock, her head turned to the right. She wears a flowing gown and holds a pole topped by a Liberty cap in her left hand. Her right arm rests at her side, supporting a Union shield with a slightly curved banner bearing the inscription "LIBERTY." The date is below Liberty, flanked by arrowheads pointing away from it. A ring of thirteen stars surrounds the design, forming a partial circle.

星箭自由女神坐像硬币的正面描绘了自由女神的全身雕像，她坐在岩石上，头转向右侧。她穿着飘逸的长袍，左手握着一根顶着自由帽的杆子。她的右臂放在身侧，支撑着一面联邦盾牌，盾牌上有一面略微弯曲的横幅，上面刻有“自由”字样。日期位于自由女神像下方，两侧有指向远离自由女神像的箭头​​。一圈十三颗星星围绕着设计，形成一个部分圆圈。

Reverse:

撤销：

The reverse features a concentric circle formed by the inscription "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA," broken at the bottom by a ribbon that ties the ends of two branches. Inside this circle is a ring of denticles. A central circle contains the denomination "ONE DIME," with each word on a separate line. Another circle of denticles is placed around the rim. The O mintmark, when present, is located below the word "DIME" and above the bow at the top of the ribbon.

背面有一个由铭文“美利坚合众国”形成的同心圆，底部被一条绑着两个树枝末端的丝带打断。这个圆圈的内部是一圈小齿。中心圆圈包含面额“一毛钱”，每个单词占一行。另一圈小齿放置在边缘周围。 O 铸币标记（如有）位于“DIME”一词下方、丝带顶部蝴蝶结上方。

Numismatic References

钱币参考文献

• Bowers, Q. David. The Experts Guide to Collecting & Investing in Rare Coins. Whitman Publishing.
• Bowers, Q. David. A Guide Book of United States Type Coins. Whitman Publishing.
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• Greer, Brian. The Complete Guide to Liberty Seated Dimes. DLRC Press.
• Guth, Ron, and Jeff Garrett. United States Coinage: A Study by Type. Whitman Publishing.
• Taxay, Don. The U.S. Mint and Coinage. Arco Publishing.
• Yeoman, R.S and Kenneth Bressett (editor). The Official Red Book: A Guide Book of United States Coins. Whitman Publishing.

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