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1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem Fine 12 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:220.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem Fine 12 PCGS
<B>1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem Fine 12 PCGS.</B></I> O-127a, High R.6. This is a rare variety that was not known to Overton. It combines a new obverse die that has a smaller 6, higher than 180 but not touching the drapery, with the reverse of O-110 and O-111, coined before its combination with the 6 over Inverted 6 obverse die of O-111.<BR> Deeply toned with steel-blue fields and lighter tan devices. The usual grade-associated handling marks are evident on both sides of this wholesome piece.<BR> Steve Herrman estimates a population of just 13 or 14 known examples. This piece is apparently fourth or fifth finest of those examples, with VF20 representing the finest known.<BR> PCGS # 6071, Encyclopedia-4591.<BR><I>Ex: Michael Summers (7/2004).<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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