As of May, 2024, a 1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $450.00 and $8,500.00, depending on its grade and strike quality.

Looking back at auction records, the highest price was achieved by a Mint State grade that was hammered at $4,080.00 in the 04/25/2021 by renowned auctioneer Heritage Auctions, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Reich
Edge: Plain
Diameter: 23.50 millimeters
Weight: 5.44 grams
Mintage: 141,000
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: Copper
Series: Classic Head Half Cents 1809-1835

1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, Bn (Regular Strike) – Price Chart

If you are aware of your coin’s grade, refer to the following chart to determine its value:

GradePrice($)
MS-668,500.00
MS-65+4,750.00
MS-652,100.00
MS-64+1,300.00
MS-64950.00
MS-63+750.00
MS-63645.00
MS-62+600.00
MS-62565.00
MS-61500.00
MS-60450.00

If you are unsure of the grade, you can assess it based on the coin’s condition. More detailed information here.

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
Mint State450.008,500.001,919.09

Please note that the estimated values are derived from the latest data in the PCGS Price Guide and are not guaranteed to be 100% accurate. We strongly recommend reviewing actual auction records, which can be filtered by grade. For further insights, refer to our analysis report, which is based on these data.

Also, there are multiple versions of the 1834 Classic Head Half Cent. We recommend checking the values of these coins as well to ensure a comprehensive assessment.

Coin NameMin Circulated Price($)Max Circulated Price($)Min Uncirculated Price($)Max Uncirculated Price($)
1834 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike)34.00400.00450.0011,000.00
1834 Half Cent, BN (Proof)N/AN/A4,800.0022,500.00
1834 Half Cent, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A550.0012,750.00
1834 Half Cent, RD (Regular Strike)N/AN/A4,000.0023,500.00
1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, RB (Regular Strike)N/AN/A500.008,750.00
1834 Half Cent, RB (Proof)N/AN/A6,000.0052,500.00
1834 Half Cent, RD (Proof)N/AN/A115,000.00115,000.00

Coins listed have various mint marks and designations indicating where they were minted and if they are special strikes. To learn more about what the different mint marks and designations mean, please refer to our Mint Mark Chart and Coin Designation Reference Chart.

1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, Bn (Regular Strike) – Auction Chart & Report

This tool is very user-friendly. Simply select the coin grade, and our system will provide detailed information including:

  • Lowest Sale Price
  • Highest Sale Price
  • Average Sale Price
  • Most Recent Sale Price
  • Number of Sales
  • Sales Volume

You can also select different time periods for your query: 1 month, 6 months, 1 year, 3 years, or All time, with the default set to All time.

Grade:
1m 6m 1y 3y All

$152.75

Lowest Sale Price
$360.00

Highest Sale Price
$209.58

Average Sale Price
$204.00

Most Recent Sale Price
10

Number of Sales
$2,095.83

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-661,620.002,350.001,954.70
MS-65+1,920.004,080.003,000.00
MS-65990.002,233.001,476.96
MS-64561.00840.00638.92
MS-63216.00558.13400.06
MS-62+198.00504.00300.71
MS-62228.00329.00270.50
MS-61188.00240.00214.40
MS-60144.00192.00168.00
AU-58152.75360.00209.58
AU-55+132.00222.00177.33
AU-55129.25317.25200.55
AU-53141.00182.00161.50
AU-5084.00210.00126.86
XF-45+93.00150.00121.50
XF-4599.00111.63104.88
XF-4089.00110.0099.06
VF-3579.0089.0084.88
VF-25134.00134.00134.00
VF-2069.0069.0069.00
PO-134.0034.0034.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin across various grades from PO-1 to MS-66. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-65+ having the highest max price $4,080.00.

Within each grade, there is also variability in prices, likely due to factors like specific coin characteristics or market conditions at time of sale. Overall, the chart illustrates how coin grade is a key driver of value for this particular 1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin. Heritage Auctions dominates with 70.65% share, followed by Stack's Bowers / Goldberg Auctioneers with 14.13% / 7.61% appearances respectively..

Price Trend Over Time

The graph presents a detailed analysis of the average annual auction sale price and frequency for the 1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike) coin over the years. This visual representation traces the coin's value fluctuations, illustrating periods of increase, decrease, or stability in its average auction price.

Such a historical view is indispensable for collectors, investors, or researchers who are keen on comprehending the market dynamics and the coin's value trend over an extended period.

Raw Auction Records

Here are the lasted auction records from the auction history of the past years. You can filter these records by coin grade.

GradeGrade SourceSellerPrice($)Sold Date
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions240.0011/27/2023
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions210.0002/27/2023
VF-25NGCHeritage Auctions134.0002/27/2023
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions180.0002/01/2023
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions504.0012/21/2022
MS-64NGCStack's Bowers840.0011/09/2022
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions174.0008/17/2022
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions150.0007/06/2022
MS-65+NGCStack's Bowers1,920.0004/13/2022
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions222.0012/08/2021
MS-65NGCStack's Bowers1,320.0011/30/2021
MS-62+NGCHeritage Auctions288.0011/24/2021
XF-40NGCStack's Bowers105.0010/27/2021
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions408.0005/26/2021
MS-65+NGCHeritage Auctions4,080.0004/25/2021
MS-62+NGCStack's Bowers264.0012/21/2020
MS-66NGCLegend Rare Coin Auctions2,350.0008/27/2020
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers204.0007/29/2020
MS-64NGCScotsman561.0007/24/2020
MS-60NGCStack's Bowers192.0005/20/2020
MS-62+NGCKagin's220.0003/02/2020
MS-62+PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers384.0002/19/2020
MS-63PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers456.0002/19/2020
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions990.0009/08/2019
XF-45+NGCHeritage Auctions93.0009/04/2019
MS-63NONEGoldberg Auctioneers216.0009/04/2019
AU-50NCSHeritage Auctions89.0008/28/2019
AU-55+NGCStack's Bowers132.0005/29/2019
MS-62+NGCKagin's198.0004/01/2019
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions84.0002/13/2019
MS-63PCGSLegend Rare Coin Auctions467.5012/16/2018
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions204.0012/05/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions144.0011/21/2018
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions168.0011/21/2018
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions384.0010/24/2018
MS-60NGCHeritage Auctions144.0009/12/2018
MS-65PCGSHeritage Auctions1,440.0008/19/2018
MS-66NGCGoldberg Auctioneers1,620.0006/13/2018
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions89.0004/24/2018
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions264.0003/20/2018
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions192.0003/20/2018
MS-65PCGSGoldberg Auctioneers2,233.0002/19/2018
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions99.0001/23/2018
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions576.0001/03/2018
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions104.0011/21/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions270.0010/31/2017
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions99.0010/17/2017
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions89.0009/26/2017
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions94.0009/26/2017
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions228.0009/12/2017
XF-40NGCDavid Lawrence RC110.0005/01/2017
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions129.2503/28/2017
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions79.0003/21/2017
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions94.0001/31/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/10/2017
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,762.5001/04/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions152.7501/03/2017
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions164.5012/13/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions175.0812/13/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions188.0009/30/2016
MS-65NGCHeritage Auctions1,116.2509/09/2016
MS-62+NGCGoldberg Auctioneers247.0009/05/2016
VF-35NGCDavid Lawrence RC87.5008/01/2016
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions188.0007/05/2016
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions199.7505/24/2016
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions135.1304/19/2016
AU-53PCGSHeritage Auctions141.0002/07/2016
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions587.5002/04/2016
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions329.0001/31/2016
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions211.5001/10/2016
VF-20NGCHeritage Auctions69.0001/03/2016
MS-63NGCHeritage Auctions340.7512/27/2015
PO-1NGCHeritage Auctions34.0011/08/2015
AU-55+NGCHeritage Auctions188.0011/08/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions105.7511/08/2015
MS-66NGCHeritage Auctions1,894.1009/20/2015
XF-40NGCHeritage Auctions105.7508/11/2015
XF-45NGCHeritage Auctions111.6304/05/2015
AU-58NGCHeritage Auctions223.2504/05/2015
VF-35NGCHeritage Auctions89.0003/31/2015
AU-55NGCHeritage Auctions164.5003/10/2015
MS-62NGCHeritage Auctions258.5002/10/2015
AU-55ANACSGoldberg Auctioneers317.2501/27/2015
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions564.0001/07/2015
MS-61NGCHeritage Auctions225.6011/09/2014
MS-64NGCHeritage Auctions705.0010/08/2014
AU-50NGCHeritage Auctions84.0009/15/2014
MS-63PCGSStack's Bowers558.1307/27/2013
MS-62NGCStack's Bowers267.0005/30/2013
AU-53NGCStack's Bowers182.0004/16/2013
AU-58PCGSStack's Bowers360.0004/16/2013
MS-63NGCStack's Bowers370.1311/16/2012