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1834 1/2c BN

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade CPG Value
AU58 $2,620.00
PR60 $3,880.00
PR61 $4,500.00
PR62 $5,250.00
PR63 $6,740.00
PR64 $12,000.00
PR65 $14,400.00
PR66 $24,000.00
AU58 CAC $2,850.00
PR60 CAC $4,350.00
PR61 CAC $5,100.00
PR62 CAC $6,300.00
PR63 CAC $8,080.00
PR64 CAC $13,800.00
PR65 CAC $17,300.00
PR66 CAC $28,800.00

Apr Data

13 records found.

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    Description Grade Auction House Sell Price Sell Date
    1834 C-1, B-1, R.6 as a Proof, PR64 Brown NGC. Our EAC grade PR60. 64 HA 7,800 04/23/2021
    1834 1/2 C PR62 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.6 as a proof. 62 HA 4,080 04/25/2019
    1/2C 1834 PCGS PR63 BN 63 Legend 7,050 10/26/2017
    1834 1/2 C PR66 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, Low R.6 as a Proof. Our EAC Grade PR63. 66 HA 12,338 06/23/2014
    1834 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.6 as Proof. 65 HA 7,050 01/12/2014
    1834 1/2 C PR66 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.6 as proof. 66 HA 12,338 11/03/2013
    1834 Classic Half Cent. C-1, B-1. Rarity-6 (as a proof). Proof-64 BN (PCGS). OGH. 64 Stacks Bowers 5,323 08/18/2011
    1834 1/2 C PR65 Brown NGC. C-1, B-1, R.6 as proof. 65 HA 7,475 01/09/2011
    1834 Eight-Piece Proof Set, PR63 Through PR65 NGC, Half Cent Through Half Eagle. 64 HA 5,319 01/09/2011
    1834 1/2c PR BN 64 Stacks Bowers 12,650 01/09/2009
    1834 1/2 C --Improperly Cleaned--NCS. VF Details. C-1. The coin is a Business Strike, PCGS #1165, Not Proof. NGC Census: (0 20 HA 57 06/15/2008
    1834 1/2c PR BN 63 Superior 3,910 05/27/2003
    1834 1/2 C, BN 60 HA 6,160 07/30/1994
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 1201
      Coin Date: 1834
      Denomination (Short): 1/2c
      Denomination (Long): Half Cent
      Desg: PR
      Composition: Copper
      Mintage: 25-35
      Strike Type: Proof
      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.
      General Notes: The 1834 Proof Half Cent is one of the issues of the Classic Head design, in any grade that is known to be a type coin along, with the 1833 and 1835. Surprisingly enough the original mintage is lower than average for the series with 20 pieces struck. Almost all are still known to exist. Overall, this coin is still quite valuable as there are not many examples to choose from. Yet, examples do come up for auction frequently enough for high-end type collectors or any lover of Half Cents to bid on. Collectors of toned coins may also like this issue since it seems to present premium coloring when found with the brown color designation. Bright red examples do exist as well if that is what you are into.
      PCGS #: 1201
      NGC ID: 223A
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