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1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF20 PCGS

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF20 PCGS
<B>1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF20 PCGS.</B></I> O-126, R.7. The left side of the Y is recut at its base and faintly along the upright, as seen on O-118 through O-122, the other varieties produced from the same obverse die. The reverse has a leaf point below the space between R and I, a diagnostic feature of this rare variety, not seen on any other 1806 Pointed 6 half dollar.<BR> An attractive mid-grade half dollar with deep steel and pale gray toning, lighter tan appearing on the devices. While not perfect, the surfaces are pleasing for the grade.<BR> Just 10 examples of the O-126 die combination are known in all grades, and this example ranks number three in the Census. Finest known is AU50, followed by a VF30, and this coin.<BR> PCGS # 6071, Encyclopedia-4591.<BR><I>Ex: Michael Summers (8/1999).<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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