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Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
Obverse Description
18 wider than 834 OBV. 4. S1B, S7UH-UHHb, S8UE, S13B. Stars are relatively flat. Date is 8 mm. with an open 3 and extra tall tapered 1. Top of 1 is only ½ mm. from drapery, the closest of any large date 1834.
Reverse Description
Tine at upper left corner of shield REV. D. A1UE, A2C, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high. A-A is 1 mm. I centered under left side of T. Lines 1 and 2 of stripe 4 extend far below border of shield. Die lump in field under TE in UNITED on most specimens seen. (65,65,65,64,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194417
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1834
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, 50 C.
Fineness:
0.89
Weight (gr):
13.48 gr
Weight (oz):
0.4755 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.3868 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Large Date, Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-104
Coin Date:
1834
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
6,412,004
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
2
PCGS #:
39908
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Coin Value History
1834 50c Large Date, Small Letters, O-104 MS
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1834 50c Large Date, Small Letters, O-104 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$22,000 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $12,000 | $1,234 |
| MS65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG8 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G6 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| G4 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AG3 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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Worth: $100 – $84,000
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Worth: $100 – $300,000
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Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
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Worth: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $65 – $63,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. VF20 Details. Mintage 6,412,004. ...
$109
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (4/33)....
$189
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 30, 28 finer (11...
$134
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, XF45 NGC. Mintage 6,412,004....
$252
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, AU53 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 6,412,004....
$312
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, AU55 NGC....
$456
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, MS64 NGC....
$2,400
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (86/508). Mintage 6,412,004....
$990
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/1)....
$930
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: (3/21). NGC Census: (...
$114
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/25). NGC Census: (2/38). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid...
$129
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, MS65+ PCGS Gold Shield. ...
$6,600
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, MS63 NGC. ...
$1,320
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,175
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, AU50 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (0/0). P...
$258
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-104. Rarity-2. Large Date, Small Letters. AU Details--Cleaning (PCGS).
$76
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, XF40 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (1/11). ...
$112
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, VF30 NGC. Ex: Stack's W 57th St. Collection. NGC Census: (4/32). PCGS Popul...
$104
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, XF45 ANACS. NGC Census: (4/24). PCGS Population: (1/11). ...
$153
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-104, R.2, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/2). NGC Census: (6/11). AU55. ...
$432
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