1834 Half Cent Value: Mint Varieties, Rarity, and Current Prices

Price Guide for 1834 Half Cent Variants

This guide presents price ranges for 1834 Half Cent 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.

1834 Half Cent, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $31.00 - $420.00

  Uncirculated: $1.05 - $3,840.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $26.00 - $876.00

  Uncirculated: $170.27 - $1,725.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Circulated: $34.00 - $400.00

  Uncirculated: $450.00 - $11,000.00

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1834 Half Cent, BN (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $57.00

  Uncirculated: $1,800.00 - $12,650.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $136.38
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $4,800.00 - $22,500.00

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1834 Half Cent, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $47.00 - $258.50

  Uncirculated: $357.00 - $8,518.75
• eBay

  Circulated: $184.50

  Uncirculated: $735.55
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $550.00 - $12,750.00

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1834 Half Cent, RD (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $3,360.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $4,000.00 - $23,500.00

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1834 Half Cent, RB (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $5,500.00 - $18,800.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $6,000.00 - $52,500.00

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1834 Half Cent, RD (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $96,000.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $115,000.00

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1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Circulated: $34.00 - $360.00

  Uncirculated: $144.00 - $4,080.00
• eBay

  Circulated: $18.00 - $225.00

  Uncirculated: $325.00 - $1,127.77
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $450.00 - $8,500.00

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1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, RB (Regular Strike)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $385.00 - $26,450.00
• PCGS Price Guide

  Uncirculated: $500.00 - $8,750.00

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1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, BN (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $14,100.00

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1834 Half Cent Cohen 1, RB (Proof)

• 3rd Party Price

  Uncirculated: $92,000.00

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Design and Specifications of the 1834 Half Cent

Rarity Factors and Value Drivers

Condition is crucial for the 1834 Half Cent's value. Due to its age and limited mintage, high-grade examples are scarce. Coins in Uncirculated condition (MS60 or higher) are particularly valuable, with premium prices for those exhibiting original red color. Even in circulated grades, coins with clear details and minimal wear command higher prices.

The quality of the strike can vary, affecting the sharpness of design elements. Well-struck coins with full details are more desirable. Surface quality is also important, with collectors preferring coins free from significant marks or corrosion.

Original mint luster significantly enhances value, especially if it has a cartwheel effect. Attractive, natural toning can also increase desirability among collectors. The presence of prooflike surfaces, though rare, can substantially increase value.

While not typically collected by die varieties, any unusual characteristics or mint errors could potentially increase value. The historical significance of the Classic Head design and its relatively short production period add to the coin's appeal among collectors of early American copper coinage.