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Die marriage known in proof format only. Rarity ratings provided courtesy of the Bust Half Nut Club Rarity Ratings Committee as published in their 2020 BHNC study report.
Obverse Description
Portrait of Liberty facing left with a cap and the word LIBERTY on a ribbon above her brow. 7 stars on the left periphery and 6 stars on the right side represent the original 13 colonies. The date appears centered at the bottom.
Reverse Description
An heraldic eagle holding olive branches and 3 arrows in its claws is surrounded by the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery. A ribbon below bears the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM. The denomination of 50C is centered below the eagle.
Catalog Information
GSID:
194473
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:
Proof
Diameter:
32.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Crushed Lettered Edge
Variety:
Crushed Lettered Edge
Variety 2:
O-122
Coin Date:
1834
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
4–6 known
Coinage Type:
Capped bust half dollar
Coinage Years:
1807-1836
Composition:
89% silver; 11% copper
Rarity:
7+
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Coin Value History
1834 50c Crushed Lettered Edge, O-122 PR
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1818 50c PR
Worth: $24,000 – $150,000
1820 50c PR
Worth: $60,000 – $72,000
1821 50c PR
Worth: $65,000 – $144,000
1822 50c PR
Worth: $65,000 – $78,000
1823 50c PR
Worth: $75,000 – $90,000
1824/1 50c O-101 PR
Worth: $75,000 – $75,000
1825 50c PR
Worth: $35,000 – $108,000
1826 50c PR
Worth: $30,000 – $102,000
1827 50c PR
Worth: $40,000 – $312,000
1829 50c PR
Worth: $45,000 – $120,000
1830 50c PR
Worth: $36,000 – $96,000
1831 50c PR
Worth: $60,000 – $102,000
1832 50c Small Letters PR
Worth: $30,000 – $480,000
1833 50c Crushed Lettered Edge PR
Worth: $180,000 – $216,000
1834 50c PR
Worth: $22,000 – $150,000
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