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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
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:
194422
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 (FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR)
Variety:
Small Date, Small Letters
Variety 2:
O-109
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 #:
39913
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Coin Value History
1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-109 MS
Value By Grade
1834 50c Small Date, Small Letters, O-109 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 |
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: 6 in 58 (1 in 58+), 8 finer (10/25). CDN: $600 ...
$641
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 30, 39 finer (11...
$139
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, Fine 15 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. Incorrectly attributed by PCGS as O...
$129
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, MS62 PCGS....
$1,320
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, MS63 PCGS....
$1,560
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, AU50 PCGS. CAC. CAC Population: (2/7)....
$336
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, MS66 PCGS. CAC....
$16,200
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, XF45 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/31)....
$192
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, MS61 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/7 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (1/12 and 0/0+). CD...
$1,320
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, VF25 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/35 and 0/1+). NGC Census: (0/47 and 0/0+). C...
$104
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, AU53 NGC. NGC Census: (6/31). PCGS Population: (6/15). AU53. ...
$312
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, MS65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$8,400
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, MS64+ NGC. CAC. ...
$3,120
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (1/26). NGC Census: (2/46). VF35. ...
$162
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (5/26). PCGS Population: (4/8). AU55. ...
$264
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/19). NGC Census: (3/41). XF40....
$132
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, AU58 PCGS. CDN: $600 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58....
$720
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, VF30 PCGS. Ex: Manhattan Collection. PCGS Population: 2 in 30, 39 finer (11...
$169
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, MS62 NGC. ...
$960
1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters, O-109, R.1, MS63 NGC. CAC. NGC Census: (3/17). PCGS Population: (53/90). CDN: $1,400 Wh...
$1,800
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Worth: $100 – $78,000
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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
1810 50c MS
Worth: $40 – $48,000
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Worth: $60 – $32,400
1811 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $43 – $48,000
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Worth: $43 – $115,000
1812/1 50c Large 8 MS
Worth: $1,200 – $28,800
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