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1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF40 PCGS

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1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF40 PCGS
<B>1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem XF40 PCGS.</B></I> O-117, Low R.5. Final use of Obverse 9 and the first of two pairings of Reverse M. In this use of Obverse 9, there is no trace of the repunching on TY, as seen on previous die marriages. Rather, the obverse is attributable by the branched die cracks to the left of the date and the heavy crack at the bottom of the digits. The reverse is most easily attributed by the point of the eagle's beak that is buried in the upper side of star 12. <BR> While this piece is deeply toned, the colors show a surprising bright iridescence. Most of each side is gray-rose, but there are rich shades of sea-green and bright yellow also present. Weakly struck on the obverse, as one would expect from this heavily used die. The reverse, on the other hand, is much better defined relative to the obverse. Identifiable by a faint, shallow scratch along the back of the jawline and a couple of tiny milling marks on the neck of Liberty. <BR> Rated R.4 in the fourth edition on Overton. However, the lack of actual appearances of this variety make the 117 a Low R.5. According to Stephen Herrman's census, only one coin has appeared at auction or mail bid that is finer than this piece, and that coin was XF45. If this piece is second finest, the remainder of the Condition Census consists of three 30/30 pieces. The known examples then drop down to the 08/08 level. <BR> Beistle 7a-G, Overton-32, PCGS # 6071, Encyclopedia-4591.<BR> <I>Ex: Michael Summers (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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