This is the first use of obverse 1 and the only use of reverse V. Tiny rim breaks are visible above stars 3 through 6. Fine die lines are visible on the reverse, most prominently from scroll below R to eagle's left wing, just left of the beak.

Among the extensive research of Russell Logan and John McCloskey prior to publication of their half dime reference was critical examination of the reeded edges on a large number of these coins. Similar research was also conducted by specialist Mark Smith and others. The result of this study was verification of 11 different collar dies for the Capped Bust half dimes. These varied in reed count and diameter. The authors examined examples of all die marriages and attributed which marriages came from each edge die or collar. All of this work provided a more accurate emission sequence. Only two varieties were discovered from two different collars, this and 1837 LM-5.

Just five die varieties of 1834 half dimes have been identified, with no remarriages. All five varieties are represented among six coins in the Logan Collection. The mintage reported for the year was 1,480,000, although not all of these were actually dated 1834. Just three obverse and three reverse dies were used. This is an excellent year for the beginning variety collector. The series is short and there are no rarities. The two "rarest" varieties are rated Rarity-3.