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1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF35 NGC

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / US Coins Start Price:1.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF35 NGC
<B>1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem VF35 NGC.</B></I> O-124, R.6. The E over A variety, also known as the STATES over STATAS variety, is a rarity that is mentioned in the <I>Guide Book</B></I> as a footnote to the Pointed 6 half dollars, but deserves its own listing. Similar varieties are known for 1795 and 1814 half dollars, the latter having a separate <I>Guide Book</B></I> listing.<BR> Considerable light silver surfaces with splashes of gunmetal-blue and light gold toning near the borders on both sides.<BR> A major rarity and important blundered die variety, with a total surviving population of just 25 to 30 coins in all grades. This piece is a Census level example, probably third or fourth finest.<BR> Beistle 6-l, PCGS # 6071, Encyclopedia-4592.<BR><I>Ex: Sheridan Downey (5/2004).<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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