- Diameter: 23.50 mm
- Mintage/Proof: 141000 / 30
- Weight: 5.44 grams
- Metal: Copper
Value
| Grade | Value |
|---|---|
| Worst | $20 |
| Heavy Circ | $40 |
| Average | $55 |
| Light Circ | $80 |
| Uncirc | $250 |
Stack’s Bowers Auction Record — Sold For $4,629.00 — https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots/view/3-2YM98
History, Information, and Value of 1834 Classic Head Half Cent
Value of 1834 C-1 Classic Head Half Cent
W-1 | C-1, B-1 | Breen dies: 1-A. | The estimated population for this date is somewhere between 3,500 to 5,000 pieces with some 20 to 30 Proof examples also known. Obverse die with widely spaced date, 8 slightly higher and 4 larger than other numerals. Same reverse as the preceding 1833 issue. Chiefly available in EF or AU, there is no shortage of 1834 Classic Head Half Cent Mint State coins for those who range that high in their collecting pursuits. This coin was minted at the Old Philadelphia Mint.
The text on the obverse of the coin reads “Liberty, 1834” and the reverse text on the Classic Head Half Cent reads “United States of America, Half Cent.” The obverse of the coin shows a womans bust facing the left with 13 stars surrounding her head and the date below. The reverse shows a full wreath surrounding the text in the center. These coins come in many varieties, so we recommend contacting one of our rare coin experts.