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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. 16. S1UH, S7LE-CHb, S8LE, S13UH. Date is 7 mm., 18 is noticeably wider than 834. 34 is tipped more to left than 18. The tall 1 has a long bold serif and 3 is well open.
Reverse Description
Line 1 of stripe 2 solid to second crossbar REV. Q. A1UH, A2UE, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. with a large C. and well centered. A-A is 1 mm. Right sides of D-E are in line. Several lines of stripes 3, 4 and 5 extend below the shield. Most crossbars extend both left and right of the shield. Small center dot on underside of crossbar 3. Center line of A1 recut. (65,63,63,63,62) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194431
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-117
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 #:
39922
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1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-117 MS
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1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-117 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 – $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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$99
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$1,620
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$159
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$660
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$204
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-117, R.2, VF30 NGC. NGC Census: (5/27). PCGS Population: (0/21). CDN: $100 Whsle. Bid...
$109
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-117, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/10). NGC Census: (1/16). CDN: $255 Whsle. Bi...
$288
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-117. Small Date, Small Letters. AU-55 (PCGS).
$408
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$79
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-117, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,320
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$492
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-117, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/9 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/16 and 0/0+). CD...
$216
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-117, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (4/10). PCGS Population (1/3)....
$352
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-117, R.2, MS62 NGC. ...
$1,058
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$456
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$306
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$352
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-117, R.2, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,116
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$541
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$282
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