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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
Stair step date OBV. 18. S1LH, S7UH-UHHb, S8UH, S13UH. Star 1 is 2 ½ mm. Dr. Date is 6 ¾ mm. with slender sharp figures that are progressively lower and closer together from left to right, hence the stair step designation. Mouth is slightly open and an ugly curl to upper lip. The most prominent nose of any 1834.
Reverse Description
Letters of UNITED recut REV. S. A1LE, A2LE, A3UE. 50 C. is 1 mm. and slightly high. The 5 has a small straight top, the loop is nearly closed and it is upright with the 0 leaning toward it. A-A is 1 mm. All letters of UNITED have been recut and shifted right, most obvious on NTED. I centered under left side of T. Sloping die lines are visible under stripes of shield. Straight sloping die line connects two lower pairs of leaves. Spur at top of scroll above B. (64,64,64,63,61) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194433
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-119
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:
4
PCGS #:
39924
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1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-119 MS
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1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-119 MS
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$26,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $14,500 | $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
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-119, R.4, VG10 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 10, 21 finer (11...
$104
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, XF40 PCGS....
$228
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-119. Rarity-4. Small Date, Small Letters. AU-58 (NGC).
$660
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-119. Rarity-4. Small Date, Small Letters. EF-45 (PCGS).
$240
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, MS64 PCGS....
$2,280
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, AU50 NGC. Ex: Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (1/6). PCGS Populatio...
$320
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/11). NGC Census: (2/8). CDN: $120 Whsle. Bid...
$216
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/4 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (2/5 and 0/0+). CDN...
$504
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/9). NGC Census: (1/10). VF25. From The S. ...
$109
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/12). NGC Census: (2/11). VF20. ...
$109
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, MS63+ PCGS. ...
$4,230
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/8). NGC Census: (0/8). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid ...
$139
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, MS64 PCGS. ...
$2,880
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/2). From The Skidaway ...
$306
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-119, R.4, VF30 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS P...
$100
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