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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
1834 over 1834 OBV. 17. S1UH, S7LH-JCHb, S8B, S13UE. Stars are sharp. Star 8 is 1 mm. from cap. Date is 7 mm. with slender figures set low. 34 is broadly recut, with the first 34 showing clearly about ¼ of the total height below the final 34. 18 also shows recutting but not so obvious as the replaced 34. Hair curls are always struck rather flat. Late die state may not show overdate.
Reverse Description
I centered between T-E REV. R. A1LE, A2LE, A3LH. 50 C. is 1 ½ mm. well centered, with slender figures and large C. A-A is 1 ¼ mm. I is centered between TE. Both lines and crossbars in shield are crudely executed. Most specimens show faint to bold recutting at tops and bottoms of AT. Some also show signs of recutting at D, between TE, at upper serif of second S, between OF. (65,64,64,60,60) R.4
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194432
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-118
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 #:
39923
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1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-118 MS
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1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-118 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 – $300,000
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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
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Worth: $75 – $32,400
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Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
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1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 4 in 30, 19 finer (11...
$139
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, AU58 NGC....
$1,020
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/16)....
$124
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, MS64 PCGS....
$2,760
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$9,600
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-118. Small Date, Small Letters. AU-50 (PCGS).
$288
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (0/7). XF40. From The S. ...
$132
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/18). NGC Census: (1/9). ...
$109
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-118. Rarity-4. Small Date, Small Letters. VF-20 (NGC).
$117
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/13). NGC Census: (2/7). From The Sout...
$94
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (0/0)....
$840
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/16). NGC Census: (1/8). CDN: $150 Whsle. Bid...
$174
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. AU Details. ...
$336
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/12). NGC Census: (0/6). XF40. ...
$180
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/18). NGC Census: (1/9). ...
$109
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, VF30 NGC. Ex: The Skidaway Island Collection. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS P...
$112
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, AU58 NGC. Ex: Jules Reiver Collection. NGC Census: (2/1). PCGS Population: ...
$552
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (2/4). PCGS Population: (1/8). AU50. ...
$264
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-118. Rarity-4. Small Date, Small Letters. VF-30 (NGC).
$76
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-118, R.4, AU58 NGC. ...
$1,998
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