Price Guide for 1834 Half Dollar Variants
This guide presents price ranges for variants from three sources: eBay sales, third-party auctions, and PCGS guides. Values are shown for various conditions, allowing collectors to compare across different market segments. Price estimates may vary between sources, especially for rarer variants.
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $25.00 – $3,100.00Uncirculated: $1.70 – $36,000.00
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eBayCirculated: $56.00 – $1,299.98Uncirculated: $1,061.00 – $1,850.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $60.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,350.00 – $75,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2.35 – $3,300.00Uncirculated: $5.25 – $27,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $48.00 – $1,700.00Uncirculated: $750.00 – $2,606.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $60.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,350.00 – $65,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $2.50 – $1,880.00Uncirculated: $276.00 – $22,200.00
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eBayCirculated: $51.00 – $1,005.00Uncirculated: $1,111.00 – $1,780.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $60.00 – $1,300.00Uncirculated: $1,400.00 – $65,000.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $4,400.00 – $103,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $38.00 – $676.66Uncirculated: $242.55 – $521.20
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $65,000.00 – $250,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $21,275.00Uncirculated: $16,500.00 – $41,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $40.00 – $125.00
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PCGS Price GuideUncirculated: $65,000.00 – $85,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $60.00 – $1,595.00Uncirculated: $960.00 – $16,450.00
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eBayCirculated: $77.00 – $423.00Uncirculated: $2,395.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $20,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $80.00 – $1,980.00Uncirculated: $696.00 – $11,816.98
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eBayCirculated: $50.68 – $367.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $65.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $10,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $75.00 – $836.00Uncirculated: $960.00 – $6,462.50
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eBayCirculated: $99.99 – $566.67
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $65.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $9,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $65.00 – $646.25Uncirculated: $1,057.50 – $5,775.00
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eBayCirculated: $179.50 – $342.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $11,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $84.00 – $1,112.00Uncirculated: $1,020.00 – $8,812.50
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eBayCirculated: $92.00 – $425.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $11,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $79.00 – $1,072.00Uncirculated: $675.63 – $64,625.00
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eBayCirculated: $70.99 – $655.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $62,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $59.00 – $2,585.00Uncirculated: $540.00 – $10,800.00
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eBayCirculated: $59.25 – $639.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $11,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $65.00 – $576.00Uncirculated: $322.00 – $3,120.00
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eBayCirculated: $252.99 – $325.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,100.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $11,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $85.00 – $822.50Uncirculated: $960.00 – $15,862.50
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eBayCirculated: $96.95 – $750.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $65,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $94.00 – $1,680.00Uncirculated: $1,440.00 – $32,900.00
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eBayCirculated: $191.30 – $210.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $38,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $63.00 – $600.00Uncirculated: $715.00 – $3,030.00
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eBayCirculated: $83.00 – $440.00Uncirculated: $858.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $32,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $70.00 – $432.00Uncirculated: $940.00 – $2,585.00
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eBayCirculated: $237.50 – $599.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $5,250.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $70.00 – $2,602.00Uncirculated: $190.00 – $3,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $149.49 – $375.00Uncirculated: $741.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $3,250.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $57.00 – $1,680.00Uncirculated: $299.00 – $5,640.00
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eBayCirculated: $87.66 – $592.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $3,250.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $74.00 – $940.00Uncirculated: $1,020.00 – $11,162.50
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eBayCirculated: $86.00 – $213.61
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $8,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $114.00 – $810.00Uncirculated: $2,702.50
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eBayCirculated: $58.34
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 – $1,575.00Uncirculated: $1,600.00 – $4,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $84.00 – $1,110.00Uncirculated: $253.00 – $11,162.50
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eBayCirculated: $66.00 – $697.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $16,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $79.00 – $900.00Uncirculated: $1,116.25 – $1,320.00
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eBayCirculated: $56.69 – $315.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $1,250.00 – $2,450.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $85.00 – $1,997.50Uncirculated: $1,357.00 – $9,600.00
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eBayCirculated: $60.00 – $187.99Uncirculated: $2,350.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 – $1,575.00Uncirculated: $1,600.00 – $9,500.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $50.00 – $1,986.00Uncirculated: $900.00 – $2,880.00
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eBayCirculated: $110.00 – $380.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $85.00 – $1,575.00Uncirculated: $1,600.00 – $4,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $75.00 – $2,820.00Uncirculated: $264.00 – $411.25
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eBayCirculated: $94.99 – $415.00
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $70.00 – $1,575.00Uncirculated: $1,600.00 – $9,000.00
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3rd Party PriceCirculated: $69.00 – $705.00Uncirculated: $840.00 – $870.00
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eBayCirculated: $90.00 – $169.99
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PCGS Price GuideCirculated: $75.00 – $1,250.00Uncirculated: $1,300.00 – $33,500.00
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eBayCirculated: $198.50 – $375.00
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3rd Party PriceUncirculated: $9,300.00
Design and Specifications of the 1834 Half Dollar
The 1834 Half Dollar is part of the Capped Bust series, which was produced from 1807 to 1839. This year saw a significant change in U.S. coinage, as the Coinage Act of 1834 reduced the weight and fineness of gold coins to address the problem of gold coins being hoarded or exported. While this act primarily affected gold coins, it indirectly impacted silver coins as well, making the 1834 Half Dollar an interesting transitional year issue.
Weight | 13.48 grams |
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Diameter | 32.5 mm |
Mint Marks | No mint mark (Philadelphia) |
Composition | 89.24% silver, 10.76% copper |
Obverse Design | Capped Bust design, featuring Liberty facing left, designed by John Reich |
Reverse Design | Heraldic Eagle with shield, designed by John Reich |
Rarity Factors and Value Drivers
Condition plays a crucial role in determining the value of 1834 Half Dollars. While the coin is relatively common in circulated grades, uncirculated examples are scarce, and those in Mint State grades are highly sought after by collectors.
Coins with strong strike details, particularly on the eagle’s talons and Liberty’s hair curls, command premium prices. The presence of original luster and minimal contact marks significantly increases value. Attractive natural toning can also enhance desirability among collectors.
Mintage: 6,412,004
Rarity Scale: Common
Circulation Status: Widely Circulated
Preservation Rarity: Scarce in grades MS65 and above
Varieties Errors: Small Date, Large Date, and Small Letters varieties
Market Demand: Moderate, with higher demand for high-grade examples and varieties
The 1834 Half Dollar has several varieties that can impact its value:
1. Small Date and Large Date varieties: The size and positioning of the date can affect rarity and value.
2. Small Letters and Large Letters varieties: Differences in lettering on the reverse can also influence collectibility.
3. Die states and errors: Late die state examples with pronounced die cracks or cuds can be of interest to specialists.
Additionally, the historical significance of the 1834 Coinage Act makes this year’s coinage particularly interesting to collectors focused on monetary history.