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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
So called child's head OBV. 10. S1UH, S7LH-JCHb, S8B, S13UE. Stars are small, sharp and distant from milling. Stars 6 and 7 are recut at upper points. Date is 6 ¾ mm. sharp struck and low. 18 leans to right and 34 leans to left giving a caved in appearance to the top of the date. The face is noticeable for its round cheeked, wide-eyed appearance. Mouth is slightly open.
Reverse Description
Large C. ¼ mm. from olive stem REV. K. A1LH, A2LE, A3UH. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high, with top of C. only ¼ mm. from stem. The well formed 5 is considerably higher than 0. A-A is 1 ¼ mm. I is under right side of T. A defect line usually visible through lower part of stripe 4. Line 3 of stripe 3 and lines 1 and 2 of stripe 6 extend to crossbar 2. Second T in states is cocked to the left. (66,66,66,65,65) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194424
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:
Small Date, Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-111
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 #:
39915
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1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-111 MS
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1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-111 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
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
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Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
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
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. ...
$144
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, MS66 NGC. ...
$8,540
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, VG10 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 10, 37 finer (10...
$109
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 40, 19 finer (11...
$201
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 3 in 50, 9 finer (10/25). CDN: $255 Whsle. Bid ...
$317
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, VF20 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 20, 32 finer (11...
$99
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: 66 in 25, 2028 finer (10/25). CDN: $110 Whsle. ...
$149
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, MS61 NGC. Mintage 6,412,004....
$1,080
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$7,200
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, AU58 PCGS....
$870
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1 -- Damaged -- ANACS Details. XF, Net VF30....
$99
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, AU55 ANACS....
$312
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,120
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-111. Small Date, Small Letters. EF Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$96
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,920
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/25). NGC Census: (1/57). ...
$63
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population (4/8). NGC Census: (0/0). ...
$153
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 5 in 35, 21 finer (11...
$139
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, MS66 NGC....
$8,400
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-111, R.1, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (5/39). PCGS Population: (2/15). CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid...
$129
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