1855-S Seated Liberty Quarter Arrows Variety VERY FINE San Francisco Env. Damage

Offered here is a scarce and highly collectible 1855-S Seated Liberty Quarter Dollar with Arrows, struck at the historic San Francisco Mint during America's westward expansion and Gold Rush era. The 1855 issue represents the final year of the popular Arrows subtype, identified by the arrows flanking the date that were added to indicate a change in the coin's weight standard.

San Francisco Mint Seated Liberty coinage is sought after by collectors due to lower survival rates and the historic significance of early branch mint production. The 1855-S quarter remains a desirable addition to Seated Liberty collections, type sets, and collections focused on early Western U.S. coinage.

This coin displays the classic Christian Gobrecht Seated Liberty design on the obverse and the heraldic eagle reverse, making it an excellent example of mid-19th century American silver coinage.

The 1855-S issue is especially significant as the final year of the Arrows subtype, featuring arrows on each side of the date to denote a change in the coin's weight standard. The San Francisco Mint had only recently begun operations, making these early S-Mint silver issues particularly popular with collectors today.