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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
Recut 3 OBV. 2. S1B, S7UH-CHb, S8C, S13B. Date is 8 mm. and low. The 3 is entirely recut, with most of the outline of the first 3 still visible. All other numerals show lesser recutting. The date is evenly spaced and has a pronounced slant to the left.
Reverse Description
50 C. only ¾ mm., A-A nearly touch REV. B. A1LH, A2UH, A3UH. 50 C. is a very close ¾ mm., it is large, high and tipped to left. C. is less than ¼ mm. from olive stem. A-A nearly touch. I is entirely left of stand of T. Center dot between crossbars 3 and 4. Arrowheads are broad and close. First and second crossbars join into one at right top of shield. (66,66,66,66,65) R.1
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194415
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-102
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 #:
39906
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Coin Value History
1834 50c Large Date, Large Letters, O-102 MS
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1834 50c Large Date, Large Letters, O-102 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
1807 50c Capped Bust, 50/20 MS
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, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, VF35 PCGS. CDN: $130 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF35. Mintage 6,412,004....
$207
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, MS65+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,540
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, VF25 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 25, 31 finer (11...
$119
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, XF40 PCGS. Mintage 6,412,004....
$240
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, MS66 NGC....
$6,600
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, MS62 NGC....
$1,200
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (1/4)....
$1,080
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, AU55 PCGS. CAC. Incorrectly designated as Small Letters by PCGS. CAC Popula...
$2,280
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, Fine 12 PCGS. PCGS Population: (0/33 and 0/2+)....
$94
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/29). NGC Census: (0/49). CDN: $75 Whsle. ...
$114
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/10 and 0/2+). NGC Census: (3/23 and 0/0+). C...
$264
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, MS64 NGC. NGC Census: (2/3). PCGS Population: (2/2). MS64. ...
$1,920
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, MS63+ PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,620
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/10). NGC Census: (3/26). AU50. ...
$264
1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar. O-102. Rarity-1. Large Date, Large Letters. MS-60 (ANACS). OH.
$817
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, VF35 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 3 in 35, 28 finer (11...
$204
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, MS65 NGC. ...
$3,240
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, XF40 NGC. NGC Census: (3/34)....
$169
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, MS66 NGC. ...
$7,200
1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters, O-102, R.1, MS62 PCGS. ...
$1,058
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