As of May, 2024, a 1834 Half Dollar Crushed Lettered Edge in uncirculated specimen can be valued between $65,000.00 and $85,000.00, 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 $41,800.00 in the 05/01/1998 by renowned auctioneer David Akers, showcasing the allure of top-tier rarities.

Designer: John Reich
Edge: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Diameter: 32.50 millimeters
Weight: 13.50 grams
Mintage: 5
Mint: Philadelphia
Metal: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Series: Capped Bust Half Dollars 1817-1839

1834 Half Dollar Crushed Lettered Edge (Proof) – Price Chart

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

GradePrice($)
MS-6485,000.00
MS-63+80,000.00
MS-6375,000.00
MS-62+70,000.00
MS-6265,000.00

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 State65,000.0085,000.0075,000.00

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 Capped Bust Half Dollar. 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 Dollar Large Date, Large Letters (Regular Strike)60.001,300.001,400.0065,000.00
1834 Half Dollar Large Date, Small Letters (Regular Strike)60.001,100.001,350.0075,000.00
1834 Half Dollar Small Date, Small Letters (Regular Strike)60.001,100.001,350.0065,000.00
1834 Half Dollar (Proof)N/AN/A65,000.00250,000.00
1834 Half Dollar O-103 Lg Date, Lg Letters (Regular Strike)65.001,100.001,250.009,000.00
1834 Half Dollar O-104 Lg Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,100.001,250.0011,000.00
1834 Half Dollar O-112 Sm Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,250.001,250.005,250.00
1834 Half Dollar O-121 Sm Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,250.001,300.0033,500.00
1834 Half Dollar O-105 Lg Date Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,100.001,250.0011,000.00
1834 Half Dollar O-113 Sm Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,250.001,250.003,250.00
1834 Half Dollar O-106 Lg Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,100.001,250.0062,500.00
1834 Half Dollar O-114 Sm Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,250.001,250.003,250.00
1834 Half Dollar O-107 Lg Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,100.001,250.0011,000.00
1834 Half Dollar O-115 Sm Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,250.001,250.008,500.00
1834 Half Dollar O-108 Lg Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,100.001,250.0011,000.00
1834 Half Dollar O-115a Sm Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)85.001,575.001,600.004,000.00
1834 Half Dollar O-116 Sm Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,250.001,250.0016,500.00
1834 Half Dollar O-117 Sm Dt, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,250.001,250.002,450.00
1834 Half Dollar O-101 Lg Date, Lg Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,100.001,250.0020,000.00
1834 Half Dollar O-109 Sm Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)75.001,250.001,250.0065,000.00
1834 Half Dollar O-118 Sm Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)85.001,575.001,600.009,500.00
1834 Half Dollar Overton 102 (Regular Strike)65.001,100.001,250.0010,500.00
1834 Half Dollar Overton 110 Sm Date, Sm Let (Regular Strike)75.001,250.001,250.0038,500.00
1834 Half Dollar O-119 Small Date, Small Letters (Regular Strike)85.001,575.001,600.004,000.00
1834 Half Dollar O-111, Sm Date Sm Let (Regular Strike)75.001,250.001,250.0032,500.00
1834 Half Dollar O-120 Sm Date, Sm Letters (Regular Strike)70.001,575.001,600.009,000.00

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 Dollar Crushed Lettered Edge (Proof) – 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

$21,275.00

Lowest Sale Price
$21,275.00

Highest Sale Price
$21,275.00

Average Sale Price
$21,275.00

Most Recent Sale Price
1

Number of Sales
$21,275.00

Sales Volume

Grade Impact Analysis

GradeLowest Price($)Highest Price($)Average Price($)
MS-6416,500.0016,500.0016,500.00
MS-6241,800.0041,800.0041,800.00
AU-5021,275.0021,275.0021,275.00

The chart shows the min and max prices for the 1834 Half Dollar Crushed Lettered Edge (Proof) coin across various grades from AU-50 to MS-64. The prices generally increase as the grade improves, with MS-62 having the highest max price $41,800.00.

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 Dollar Crushed Lettered Edge (Proof).

Auction House Comparison

The pie chart breaks down the market share of various auction houses for selling the 1834 Half Dollar Crushed Lettered Edge (Proof) coin. Bowers & Merena dominates with 33.33% share, followed by Stack's / David Akers with 33.33% / 33.33% 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 Dollar Crushed Lettered Edge (Proof) 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
AU-50NONEBowers & Merena21,275.0011/06/2002
MS-62NONEDavid Akers41,800.0005/01/1998
MS-64NONEStack's16,500.0010/01/1992