1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar

PCGS XF45 · CAC · Small Date Letters O-114 R1

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Date

1834

Type

Capped Bust Half Dollar

Grade

XF45what's this?

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Grading Co.

PCGS

CAC

✓ Green Approved

Variation

Small Date Letters O-114 R1

Certification

PCGS #29729379

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Pop Report

PCGS CoinFacts #6164 ↗

Wear & Strike Notes

1834 Capped Bust Half Dollar Small Date Letters XF45 PCGS CAC O-114 R1 *4036

About This Coin

John Reich’s Capped Bust half dollar was the workhorse of early American commerce, carrying the nation's trade through a period of rapid expansion. The design, featuring Liberty in her cloth cap, remains a favorite for its hand-crafted character, representing an era when individual die sinkers still left their personal mark on our coinage.

This 1834 example represents the Small Date, Small Letters variety, cataloged as Overton-114. Graded XF45 by PCGS and verified by CAC, this piece sits in the sweet spot for the series. It retains strong design elements in Liberty's hair and the eagle's plumage, showing only the honest wear of brief, careful circulation.

For the collector who values originality and historical integrity, this CAC-approved half dollar is a handsome, understated addition to a classic cabinet.

Series History & Details

Early half dollars, particularly the Draped Bust and Capped Bust series (1794–1839), represent the foundation of early American commerce. Struck using hand-engraved dies, they are rich in die varieties and historical charm, capturing the spirit of the young American Republic.