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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
1 is centered between drapery and milling OBV. 8. S1LH, S7LE-UHHb, S8C, S13C. Star 8 a shade less than ½ mm. from cap. Mouth slightly open with full curved lower lip. Date is 7 ¾ mm. with slender figures and open 3.
Reverse Description
Line 1 of stripe 4 extends far below shield REV. H. A1LE, A2LH, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. and fairly well centered. A-A is 1 mm. I centered under right side of T. Lines of many crossbars are visible far into left wing and a few far into right wing. Die defect line from end of upper olive leaf. Line 1 of stripe 4 well below shield, right and left outlines of shield extend past center at base. (67,65,65,65,65) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194421
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-108
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:
1
PCGS #:
39912
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1834 50c Large Date, Small Letters, O-108 MS
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1834 50c Large Date, Small Letters, O-108 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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1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, VF25 NGC. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. Mintage 6,412,004. ...
$195
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 2 in 58, 2 finer (8/26). CDN: $700 Whsle. Bid f...
$1,159
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1 -- Cleaned -- ANACS Details. XF45 Details. ...
$109
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, MS65 NGC. ...
$5,002
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 35, 19 finer (11...
$149
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, MS64 PCGS....
$3,720
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, AU50 PCGS....
$408
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, AU55 PCGS. PCGS Population: (7/1). NGC Census: (6/17). AU55. From The...
$432
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.2, MS63+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,120
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.2, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (6/34). PCGS Population: (1/10). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid...
$164
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.2, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (3/42). PCGS Population: (0/15). ...
$79
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, AU58 PCGS....
$840
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/11). NGC Census: (5/30). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bi...
$204
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, MS65 PCGS. ...
$8,235
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-108. Rarity-2. Large Date, Small Letters. VF-35 (NGC).
$94
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.1, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,360
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7). NGC Census: (5/24). AU50. ...
$228
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/0). From The Skidaway ...
$376
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-108, R.2, MS63 PCGS Secure. ...
$1,170
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$576
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