LOT Old Heritage Auctions  /  2008 Jan. FUN Signature Coin Auction #454  / 

1379

1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF40 PCGS

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 XF40 PCGS
<B>1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF40 PCGS.</B></I> O-113, R.5. Curiously, this single-use obverse shows no signs of die cracking. A single crack shows on the reverse, but Obverse 8 was retired after this one die marriage. The obverse shows the base of B higher than I, and the top of the Y in LIBERTY higher than T. Also, the 6 is smaller than 180 and higher. While no die states are recorded for O-113, this piece is obviously a slightly earlier striking than the next piece. The die crack from the rim through the fourth feather on the left terminates just before it reaches the ribbon. <BR> The surfaces on this piece has soft gray patina over each side with deeper golden-russet accents around the obverse periphery. The striking details are soft on Liberty's hair and also on the reverse stars. Only a few light abrasions can be seen with a magnifier, the coin appears nearly flawless to the unaided eye. <BR> This piece is tied with three others at the top of the Condition Census for the variety. To date, no O-113 halves are recorded (on Herrman's list from auctions and mail bid sales) finer than 40/40. <BR> Beistle 5-Ca, Overton-24, PCGS # 39314, Encyclopedia-4591.<BR> <I>Ex: Michael Summers.<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>)
Sign In to Bookmark Lot