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1806 1/2 C Small 6, No Stems. C-1, B-3, R.1 MS60. Die 1806[1/2 C] Small 6, No Stems. C-1, B-3, R.1.

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1806 1/2 C Small 6, No Stems. C-1, B-3, R.1 MS60. Die 1806[1/2 C] Small 6, No Stems. C-1, B-3, R.1.
<B>1806<1/2 C> Small 6, No Stems. C-1, B-3, R.1. Die State 1. MS64 Brown NGC. MS60 EAC.</B></I> Small, high 6; Stemless wreath. While Walter Breen recorded four different die states, Ron Manley included all of these in one die state description. Breen's perfect obverse die apparently does not exist, for the Ruby coin mentioned by him is clearly from a clashed obverse. According to Manley, all examples have the die cracks and rim breaks of Breen's later die states. This example has peripheral weakness in the area of these cracks.<BR> Many examples of this variety, as well as Cohen-4, are known in Mint State. It is these two varieties that comprise the majority of all known Mint State Draped Bust Half Cents. Aside from the weakness mentioned, this is an exceptional example with fully lustrous light brown surfaces. The left side of the reverse is toned to a darker steel color. Traces of original red mint color remain, especially on the reverse. Breen Die State undetermined.<BR><I>Ex: Unidentified Ira Reed Sale, lot 238; Harold Bareford; William Bareford (5/25/1984).</B></I> Envelope Included.