United States 1834 half dime

PCGS MS-64, LM-1/V-5A

PCGS MS-66, LM-2/V-1A

PCGS AU-58, LM-4/V-4

PCGS AU-58, LM-5/V-3

The 1834 LM-1/V-5A die marriage has an R-2 rarity rating. This type, struck 1829-37 in large quantities, is readily available in many varieties.

Recorded mintage: 1,480,000 (all varieties).

Specification: 1.35 g, 0.892 fine silver, .038 try oz ASW, 15.5 mm diameter, reeded edge, designed by William Kneass.

Catalog reference: KM 47.

Source:

• Breen, Walter H., Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia of U. S. and Colonial Coins, New York: Doubleday, 1987.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Yeoman, R. S., and Kenneth Bressett (ed.), A Guide Book of United States Coins, 65th Ed., Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, 2011.
• Alexander, David T., Coin World Comprehensive Catalog & Encyclopedia of United States Coins, Sidney, OH: Amos Press, 1995.

Link to:

• 1833 half dime
• 1834 2½ dollars
• 1834 5 dollars
• 1835 dime
• 1835 quarter
• 1835 half dime
• Coins and currency dated 1834
• return to United States Capped Bust Half Dimes (1829-1837)