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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 sharply higher than 8, 3 wide open OBV. 3. S1B, S7UH-UHHb, S8LH, S13LH. Stars are sharp and star 8 only ¼ mm. from cap. Date is 7 ¾ mm. and low, with a tall slender and open 3. 1 is much higher than 8 and 34 is closer than 183. Mouth is firmly closed.
Reverse Description
Eagle's tail feather crosses leaf stems REV. C. A1LH, A2C, A3C. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high. The C only about ¼ mm. from end of olive stem. 50 is very close, about ¼ mm. and the large slender 5 is higher than 0 and tipped more to left. A-A is ½ mm. Left side of T and right side of I in line. The eagle's left tail feather completely crosses all three olive leaf stems. (65,65,65,64,64) R.2
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194416
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, Large Letters
Variety 2:
O-103
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 #:
39907
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1834 50c Large Date, Large Letters, O-103 MS
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1834 50c Large Date, Large Letters, O-103 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: $80 – $38,400
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Worth: $50 – $30,000
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Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 35, 20 finer (11...
$169
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 4 in 30, 21 finer (11...
$149
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (12/15). Mintage 6,412,004....
$408
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, XF45 NGC. Mintage 6,412,004....
$198
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, MS61 PCGS. CAC....
$1,260
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, MS62 NGC. Mintage 6,412,004....
$1,020
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/29). Mintage 6,412,004....
$288
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, MS63 PCGS Secure. ...
$1,440
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, XF40 NGC. Ex: Hilt Collection. NGC Census: (4/34). PCGS Population (1/8). M...
$129
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, MS65+ NGC. ...
$6,462
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-103. Rarity-2. Large Date, Large Letters. VF-30 (PCGS).
$75
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (11/15). PCGS Population: (4/5). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid...
$384
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (5/11). NGC Census: (6/31). CDN: $190 Whsle. Bi...
$186
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, MS62 NGC. Certified in a circa-2000 holder. NGC Census: (1/1). Mintage 6,4...
$1,170
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/12). Mintage 6,412,004....
$288
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, -- Cleaned, Scratched -- ANACS. XF40 Details. NGC Census: (3/34). PCGS Popu...
$60
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (11/15). PCGS Population: (4/5). CDN: $375 Whsle. Bid...
$340
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (6/30). XF45. Mintage 6,412,...
$216
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-103, R.2, MS62 NGC. NGC Census: (1/1). PCGS Population: (0/1). MS62. Mintage 6,412,00...
$960
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$153
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