1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters (Regular Strike)
Series: Capped Bust Half Dollars 1807-1839
PCGS MS66
LARGE VS SMALL DATE
LARGE VS SMALL LETTERS
- PCGS #:
- 6164
- Designer:
- John Reich
- Edge:
- Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
- Diameter:
- 32.50 millimeters
- Weight:
- 13.50 grams
- Mintage:
- 6,412,004
- Mint:
- Philadelphia
- Metal:
- 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
- Auction Record:
- $22,200 • MS66 • 07-17-2022 • Heritage Auctions
Major Varieties
- 1834 50C Large Date, Large Letters
- 1834 50C Large Date, Small Letters
- 1834 50C Small Date, Small Letters
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More
| Survival Estimate | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 7,000 |
| 60 or Better | 500 |
| 65 or Better | 10 |
| Numismatic Rarity | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | R-3.6 |
| 60 or Better | R-6.0 |
| 65 or Better | R-9.5 |
| Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 64 / 72 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 62 / 72 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 41 / 72 TIE |
| Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series | |
|---|---|
| All Grades | 68 / 78 TIE |
| 60 or Better | 67 / 78 TIE |
| 65 or Better | 42 / 78 TIE |
Condition Census What Is This?
#1 MS66 PCGS grade
Wayte Raymond, sold privately on 5/14/1946 for $2.50 - Richard Burdick, sold privately - John Jay Pittman Collection, Part II - David Akers 5/1998:1503, $14,300 - D. Brent Pogue Collection, Part III - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 2/2016:3080, $16,450 |
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#1 MS66 PCGS grade
Stack's/Bowers 2/2019:1069, not sold - Dr. Charles Link Collection |
| #1 MS66 estimated grade |
| #1 MS66 estimated grade |
| #1 MS66 estimated grade |
| #1 MS66 estimated grade |
#8 MS65+ PCGS grade
Heritage 1/2014:4462, $18,213 - Dr. Charles Link Collection |
#8 MS65+ PCGS grade
Coins That Look Gem Collection (PCGS Set Registry) |
| #8 MS65 PCGS grade |
| #8 MS65 PCGS grade |
Gordon Wrubel:
Quickfinder Notes: The 1834 Large Date, Large Letter variety (Overton #101,102,103) uses the same design elements of the previous year. In mid year, engraver William Kneass redesigned the obverse master die, as well as the number, letter and star punches. This produced the transitional Large Date, Small Letters varieties (Overton 104 through 108) and later the the Small Date, Small Letter varieties. The Large Date can be determined by the 1 and the 4 which are TALLER than the 8 and 3. The date is also CLOSE to the denticles below it. On the Large Letter reverse, the letters are close together and close to the rim. The center stroke of the E in STATES terminates in a VERTICAL bar. On the Small Letter reverse the center stroke of the E in STATES is TRIANGULAR.
The Large Date, Large Letter and the Small Date, Small Letter varieties outnumber the Large Date, Small Letter by a factor of 2 to 1 in terms of total number of coins graded and Mint State specimens graded. But none of the three can be considered scarce, even in Mint State condition. Many examples of all three varieties exist in MS-65 condition. But, as of December, 2013, each can boast no more than 1 or 2 specimens graded 66 or 67.
The Large Date, Large Letter and the Small Date, Small Letter varieties outnumber the Large Date, Small Letter by a factor of 2 to 1 in terms of total number of coins graded and Mint State specimens graded. But none of the three can be considered scarce, even in Mint State condition. Many examples of all three varieties exist in MS-65 condition. But, as of December, 2013, each can boast no more than 1 or 2 specimens graded 66 or 67.