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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
Stair step date OBV. 18. S1LH, S7UH-UHHb, S8UH, S13UH. Star 1, is 2 ½ mm. Dr. Date is 6 ¾ mm. with slender sharp figures that are progressively lower and closer together from left to right, hence the stair step designation. Mouth is slightly open and an ugly curl to upper lip. The most prominent nose of any 1834.
Reverse Description
Horn top 5 recut over straight top 5 REV. U. A1B, A2LH, A3C. 50 C. is 1 ¾ mm. and well centered. The 5 is higher than 0 and tipped more sharply to left. The horn top 5 in this variety has been punched over a 5 with a small straight top. The latter visible at top and outer loop. A-A is ¾ mm. Center line of stripe 3 extends below shield. Line 3 of stripe 5 is bold to crossbar 2. Border of shield at lowest point extends right. Upper right serif of I in PLURIBUS is missing or filled. Left side of T in line with right side of I. (66,66,64,63,63) R.3
Source: Overton (Whitman Publishing)
Catalog Information
GSID:
194435
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-121
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:
3
PCGS #:
39926
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Coin Value History
1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-121 MS
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1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-121 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$24,500 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $13,000 | $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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$220
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$183
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$99
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$276
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-121, R.3, MS64 PCGS. CAC....
$3,840
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-121, R.3, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/2). NGC Census: (3/3). CDN: $682 Whsle. Bid ...
$588
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-121, R.3, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/17). NGC Census: (2/17). CDN: $165 Whsle. Bi...
$240
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-121, R.3, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: (3/6). NGC Census: (4/9). AU50. ...
$264
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-121, R.3, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/5). NGC Census: (3/7). AU53....
$264
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$1,304
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$870
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$252
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$3,525
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$552
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