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Obverse Description
Lady Liberty is portrayed with a capped bonnet, facing left, in what is referred to as the so-called classic head style. The word LIBERTY appearing on her headband. 13 stars appear left and right in a 7x6 formation.
Reverse Description
The words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery surround a wreath framing the words HALF CENT. The wreath is tied by a bow at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
80924
Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Designer:
John Reich
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 1834
Reverse Designer:
John Reich
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, HALF, CENT
Weight (gr):
5.44 gr
Weight (oz):
0.1749 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
C-1
Coin Date:
1834
Denomination:
1/2c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
141,000
Coinage Type:
Half Cent
Coinage Years:
1809-1836
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
1
PCGS #:
35285
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Coin Value History
1834 1/2c C-1 MS BN
Value By Grade
1834 1/2c C-1 MS BN
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS66 |
|
$3,300 | $1,234 |
| MS66 | - | $2,750 | $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 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: 83 in 64, 23 finer. CAC: 24 in 64, 12 finer (10/25). CDN: ...
$1,800
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU50 PCGS. PCGS Population: 76 in 50, 647 finer (10/25). CDN: $140 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. ...
$222
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. Mintage 141,000....
$600
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 141,000....
$216
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1 -- Cleaned -- CACG Details. XF. Mintage 141,000....
$109
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU58 PCGS. Mintage 141,000....
$336
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 PCGS. Mintage 141,000....
$240
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU53 PCGS. Slight clip at 6:30. PCGS Population: (64/562). Mintage 141,000....
$264
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (45/283). Mintage 141,000. ...
$300
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF30 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (29/777). Mintage 141,000....
$111
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. Housed in a green-label holder. PCGS Population: (21/0). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN:...
$1,800
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF25 NGC. NGC Census: (14/761). PCGS Population: (0/31). CDN: $75 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF25. M...
$134
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS62 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (87/192). PCGS Population: (3/10). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS ...
$504
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF35 NGC. NGC Census: (26/628). PCGS Population: (1/15). Mintage 141,000. ...
$84
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF20 NGC. NGC Census: (5/589). PCGS Population (0/13). Mintage: 141,000. ...
$69
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS66 Brown NGC. ...
$1,894
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3). Mintage 141,000....
$552
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU50 ANACS. Mintage 141,000....
$155
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS63 Brown PCGS. CAC. Ex: Widok Collection. PCGS Population: (3/7). NGC Census: (78/118). CDN: $4...
$540
1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 141,000....
$149
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS BN [Type]
Worth: $60 – $7,800
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RB [Type]
Worth: $400 – $6,000
Classic Head Half Cent 1/2c 1809-1836 MS RD [Type]
Worth: $700 – $12,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS BN
Worth: $60 – $19,200
1809 1/2c Normal Date MS RB
Worth: $2,400 – $60,000
1809 1/2c Normal Date, C-2 MS RD
1809 1/2c Large O over Small o MS BN
Worth: $80 – $72,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS BN
Worth: $64 – $18,000
1809 1/2c 9 Over Inverted 9 MS RB
Worth: $5,000 – $28,000
1810 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $72 – $13,000
1810 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $4,000 – $12,000
1811 1/2c MS BN
Worth: $180 – $240,000
1811 1/2c MS RB
Worth: $120,000 – $336,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS BN
Worth: $3,500 – $27,000
1811 1/2c Mickley Restrike, Reverse of 1802 MS RB
Worth: $11,000 – $18,000
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