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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 4; Large crude 4 over small 4 OBV. 6. S1UH, S7LE-JCHb, S8LE, S13C. Stars medium in size and most are flat. Date is 8 mm. with a tall rather narrow 4 that is crudely cut over a small 4. Part of the crossbar of the first 4 is visible about ¼ mm. above crossbar of the final large 4. The front and top of the latter is crooked and ill formed. 183 also show slight recutting. Both 1 and 4 are much taller than 83. There is a pair of twin segments between stars 6 and 7.
Reverse Description
Left stand of M thin, curved, recut and joined to center at base REV. F. A1B, A2UE, A3LH. 50 C. slightly less than 1 mm., 5 is tipped to left. A-A is 1 ¼ mm. I is centered under T. Upper left corner of shield is doubled. M as noted above. (66,66,65,65,65) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194419
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, Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-106
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 #:
39910
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1834 50c Large Date, Small Letters, O-106 MS
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1834 50c Large Date, Small Letters, O-106 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 |
Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]
![Capped Bust Half Dollar 50c Lettered Edge, 1807-1836 MS [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1807_50c_au58.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $38 – $115,000
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
1807 50c Bearded Goddess, 50/20 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $60,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Small Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $84,000
1807 50c Capped Bust, Large Stars MS
Worth: $100 – $300,000
1808/7 50c Overdate MS
Worth: $58 – $60,000
1808 50c MS
Worth: $43 – $55,200
1809 50c XXX Edge MS
Worth: $80 – $38,400
1809 50c MS
Worth: $50 – $30,000
1809 50c III Edge MS
Worth: $65 – $63,000
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
1811/10 50c Punctuated Date MS
Worth: $75 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
1811 50c Small 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, VF25 PCGS. CDN: $110 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. ...
$144
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, AU50 NGC. CDN: $330 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. Mintage 6,412,004. ...
$403
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CDN: $500 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. ...
$610
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, VG10 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 1 in 10, 49 finer (10...
$79
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 6 in 45, 26 finer (11...
$244
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 5 in 30, 41 finer (11...
$109
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 35, 39 finer (11...
$149
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 7 in 40, 32 finer (11...
$204
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, MS65 PCGS. CAC....
$6,900
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, MS63 NGC....
$1,560
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,120
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, MS62 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/2)....
$1,500
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$33,600
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (6/11 and 0/1+)....
$312
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, NCS. Genuine. Ex: Mohawk Valley Hoard....
$204
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, NCS Genuine. EX: Mohawk Valley Hoard....
$252
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/3). NGC Census: (8/11). AU58. ...
$504
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. Overton-106. Rarity-1. Large Date, Small Letters. Mint State-67 (PCGS).
$64,625
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, MS61 ANACS. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (0/1). ...
$676
1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters, O-106, R.1, VF25 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 6,412,004....
$124
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