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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
2 pair of twin segments opposite star 8 OBV. 15. S1LE, S7LH-CHb, S8LE, S13UE. Stars medium in size and 9 through 13 are quite flat. Date small, and a close 6 ½ mm. Mouth is open and an ugly curl to the lips. A wavy outline around end and front of bust.
Reverse Description
Crossbars 4 and 5 extend into right wing REV. P. A1UE, A2LE, A3LE. 50 C. is 1 ¼ mm. and high. Ball of the 5 is closed to the stand with a small defect. An oblong 0 and small C. A-A is ½ mm. Line 3 of stripe 4 penetrates boldly to crossbar 2 and lines 1 and 3 extend well below the shield. Fine die line extends downward toward shield from top of left wing. I centered below left side of T. (68,65,65,65,64) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194430
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-116
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 #:
39921
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Coin Value History
1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-116 MS
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1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-116 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| 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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1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, MS65 PCGS. ...
$4,270
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, MS66 PCGS. ...
$14,640
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, VF20 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 20, 36 finer (11...
$114
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, AU50 ANACS. Housed in a small-sized holder. Mintage 6,412,004....
$312
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1 AU55 NGC. Mintage 6,412,004....
$456
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, XF40 NGC. Mintage 6,412,004....
$186
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, VG10 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/38)....
$94
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/28)....
$124
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, -- Cleaned -- ANACS. XF45 Details. ...
$104
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, AU53 PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (4/9). NGC Census: (6/27). CDN: $275 Whsle...
$432
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, AU58 NGC. NGC Census: (11/5). PCGS Population: (2/2). CDN: $620 Whsle. Bid ...
$576
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-116. Rarity-1. Small Date, Small Letters. VF-35 (PCGS).
$144
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, MS63 PCGS. ...
$1,140
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (3/1). PCGS Population: (0/2). MS61. ...
$840
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, MS64 NGC. ...
$1,999
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, MS62 NGC. ...
$900
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, MS65 PCGS....
$4,800
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, VF20 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/22). NGC Census: (1/46). VF20. ...
$84
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/13). NGC Census: (0/33). CDN: $255 Whsle. Bi...
$300
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-116, R.1, AU55 PCGS....
$432
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