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1834
| Weight | 1.35 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Strike | Circulation strike |
| Mintage | 1,480,000 Combined mintage for all 1834 varieties |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Alignment | ↑↓ Coin |
| Composition | 89.24% Silver, 10.76% Copper |
| Melt value | — |
| Designer | William Kneass |
| Collector's Key ID | CK-1023 |
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The 1834 had a mintage of 1,480,000 half dimes, continuing the high-production pattern of the early-to-mid 1830s. The Mint was operating at capacity, meeting strong demand for small silver coinage as the economy grew and retail commerce expanded. President Jackson censured the Senate for its resolution criticizing his bank policy, and the pet banks continued to receive federal deposits that the Second Bank of the United States had previously held.
The 1834 is a common date in all grades. Circulated examples are plentiful, and Uncirculated coins appear regularly in dealer inventories and at auction. The year is not distinguished by any major die varieties, though specialists track multiple die marriages under the Logan-McCloskey numbering system. For a type collector, the 1834 offers essentially identical content to the 1833 at comparable prices.
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| Grade | Description | Low | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-4 | Good (G) | $54 | $62 |
| VG-8 | Very Good (VG) | $68 | $79 |
| F-12 | Fine (F) | $81 | $94 |
| VF-20 | Very Fine (VF) | $107 | $124 |
| EF-40 | Extremely Fine (EF) | $155 | $179 |
| AU-50 | About Uncirculated (AU) | $245 | $285 |
| MS-60 | Uncirculated (MS) | $325 | $375 |
| MS-63 | Choice Uncirculated (MS) | $960 | $1,015 |
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