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1834 1/2c BN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AG3 $51.00
G4 $88.00
G6 $89.00
VG8 $90.00
VG10 $92.00
F12 $94.00
F15 $97.00
VF20 $100.00
VF25 $101.00
VF30 $103.00
VF35 $108.00
XF40 $122.00
XF45 $138.00
AU50 $182.00
AU53 $188.00
AU55 $218.00
AU58 $260.00
MS60 $286.00
MS61 $338.00
MS62 $416.00
MS63 $572.00
MS64 $748.00
MS65 $1,880.00
MS66 $2,750.00
AG3 CAC $62.00
G4 CAC $105.00
G6 CAC $107.00
VG8 CAC $109.00
VG10 CAC $110.00
F12 CAC $113.00
F15 CAC $117.00
VF20 CAC $120.00
VF25 CAC $122.00
VF30 CAC $123.00
VF35 CAC $130.00
XF40 CAC $140.00
XF45 CAC $165.00
AU50 CAC $218.00
AU53 CAC $226.00
AU55 CAC $262.00
AU58 CAC $312.00
MS60 CAC $343.00
MS61 CAC $406.00
MS62 CAC $499.00
MS63 CAC $686.00
MS64 CAC $897.00
MS65 CAC $2,250.00
MS66 CAC $3,300.00

Apr Data

467 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. AU-50 (PCGS). 50 Stacks Bowers 264 01/15/2025
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. AU-50 BN (NGC). 50 Stacks Bowers 192 01/15/2025
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF45 PCGS. Mintage 141,000. 45 HA 149 11/26/2024
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 96 11/22/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3). Mintage 141,000. 64 HA 552 09/24/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (62/553). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU53. 53 HA 154 09/23/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (45/283). Mintage 141,000. 61 HA 300 09/23/2024
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. VF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 72 08/28/2024
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. Unc Details--Altered Surfaces (PCGS). 0 Stacks Bowers 264 08/21/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, VF30 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (29/777). Mintage 141,000. 30 HA 111 07/09/2024
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-63 BN (NGC). 63 Stacks Bowers 576 06/20/2024
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-63 BN (NGC). 63 Stacks Bowers 504 06/20/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/3 and 1/0+). NGC Census: (91/27 and 1/2+). CDN: $575 Whsle. 64 HA 840 05/28/2024
    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 63 HA 540 05/28/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (4/27). NGC Census: (45/694). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. 40 HA 109 05/28/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (95/447). PCGS Population: (2/19). CDN: $168 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. 55 HA 174 05/28/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF45 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (67/625). PCGS Population: (4/23). CDN: $106 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 45 HA 130 04/16/2024
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS64 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (81/21). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $575 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS M 64 HA 660 02/26/2024
    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: 65 HA 1,800 02/26/2024
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. EF-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 192 02/21/2024
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. AU-58 (PCGS). 58 Stacks Bowers 216 02/07/2024
    1834 1/2 C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (84/797). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $90 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 141,000. 40 HA 84 11/27/2023
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS61 Brown NGC. NGC Census: (44/283). PCGS Population: (1/13). CDN: $260 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS 61 HA 240 11/27/2023
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. MS-64 BN (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 780 08/22/2023
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. AU-58 BN (NGC). 58 Stacks Bowers 240 06/28/2023
    1834 1/2 C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (115/101). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS MS63. Mintage 63 HA 528 05/30/2023
    1834 1/2 C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (109/306 and 1/5+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $200 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU 58 HA 360 05/30/2023
    1834 1/2 C VF30 PCGS. PCGS Population: (42/903). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $76 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS VF30. Mintage 141,000. 30 HA 114 05/09/2023
    1834 1/2c NGC VF30 (C-1) 30 David Lawrence Rare Coins 140 04/10/2023
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. AU-50 (PCGS). 50 Stacks Bowers 312 03/27/2023
    1834 1/2 C MS63 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (115/101 and 1/3+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $440 Whsle. Bid for NGC/P 63 HA 552 03/21/2023
    1834 1/2 C MS62 Brown PCGS. PCGS Population: (79/215 and 1/4+). NGC Census: (0/0 and 0/0+). CDN: $280 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PC 62 HA 480 02/27/2023
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (34/571). PCGS Population: (0/22). CDN: $136 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU50. 50 HA 210 02/27/2023
    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 25 HA 134 02/27/2023
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (3/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (24/3 and 2/0+). CDN: $1,300 W 65 HA 1,740 02/12/2023
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (89/436). PCGS Population: (2/18). CDN: $155 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. 55 HA 180 01/31/2023
    1834 1/2c PCGS MS61 BN 61 David Lawrence Rare Coins 325 12/26/2022
    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 62 HA 504 12/20/2022
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1. Rarity-1. AU-55 BN (NGC). 55 Stacks Bowers 216 12/13/2022
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. EF-45 (PCGS). 45 Stacks Bowers 168 11/15/2022
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-64 BN (PCGS). 64 Stacks Bowers 960 11/08/2022
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-64 BN (NGC). CAC. 64 Stacks Bowers 840 11/08/2022
    1834 1/2c PCGS AU58 58 David Lawrence Rare Coins 232 09/12/2022
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-64 BN (PCGS). OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 600 08/29/2022
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, AU55 NGC. NGC Census: (84/429). PCGS Population: (2/16). CDN: $215 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU55. 55 HA 174 08/16/2022
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, MS65 Brown PCGS. CAC. PCGS Population: (2/0 and 0/0+). NGC Census: (21/3 and 2/0+). MS65. Mintage 65 HA 1,800 07/17/2022
    1834 1/2 C C-1, B-1, R.1, XF45 NGC. NGC Census: (58/588). PCGS Population: (4/19). CDN: $145 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF45. 45 HA 150 07/05/2022
    1834 1/2 C XF40 PCGS. PCGS Population: (78/767). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $88 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS XF40. Mintage 141,000. 40 HA 144 05/03/2022
    1834 Classic Head Half Cent. C-1, the only known dies. Rarity-1. MS-65+ BN (NGC). CAC. 65 Stacks Bowers 1,920 04/04/2022
    1834 1/2 C AU58 PCGS. PCGS Population: (105/301). NGC Census: (0/0). CDN: $180 Whsle. Bid for NGC/PCGS AU58. Mintage 141,00 58 HA 372 02/22/2022
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      NNP Encyclopedia data is provided in cooperation with Whitman Brands, based on catalog data organized by the Greysheet Identification System (GSID).

      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1165
      Coin Date: 1834
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Desg: MS
      Composition: Copper
      Mintage: 141,000
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Classic Head
      Coinage Years: 1809-1836
      Mint Location: Philadelphia
      Diameter: 23.5
      Weight (Grams): 5.44
      Designer: John Reich
      Edge: Plain Edge
      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.
      PCGS #: 1165
      NGC ID: 2232
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