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1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem MS63 NGC

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1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem MS63 NGC
<B>1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem MS63 NGC.</B></I> O-109, R.1. The proliferation of punch styles continued through 1806 with the use of the Pointed Top 6 for the remainder of the year. As pointed out in Overton, this is the only usage of this Pointed 6 numeral punch in the entire series. The O-109 is also the only variety where the stem does not pierce the eagle's claw. <BR> Remarkably well detailed and a nicely centered impression. Both sides have frosty mint luster that retains its full brilliance beneath a kaleidoscope of color. The surfaces of this Select piece have a few minor abrasions and hairlines, but the overall eye appeal is exceptional<BR> As one would expect from an R.1 variety, there are numerous Uncirculated examples known. However, at the MS63 level, this piece is tied with at least four others as third finest known. Because of the exceptionally high grade of this piece and the importance of this single-use die pairing as a type coin, this half is elevated to one of the highlights of the Westmoreland Collection. <BR> Haseltine-9, Beistle 1-A, Overton-16-18, PCGS # 6071, Encyclopedia-4589.<BR><I>Ex: Barney Bluestone (4/1947), lot 1051; John Jay Pittman (David Akers, 5/1998), lot 1449.<BR>From The Westmoreland County Collection of Early Bust Halves, 1794-1807.</B></I><BR><BR><B>Coin Engraver:</B> Robert Scot<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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