Lot 1924
1806. Round 6, 7X6 Stars. PCGS graded MS-63 M-84, Rarity 2. Well struck with lovely original toning. Lustrous greenish gold with very lightly abraded surfaces. Outstanding rims and freedom from adjustment marks at the central reverse are very light. This is a very desirable Mint state coin.
Half eagle coinage of the year 1806 has been the study of numismatists for the better part of 50 years. Breen described six varieties of Pointed 6 and one variety with Round Top 6 in his first monograph, adding an additional Pointed 6 variety in his New Varieties monograph. The present sale includes this lovely Round Top 6. We can be certain only that there is currently just one known variety with Round Top 6 and this is the most common variety among all Draped Bust half eagles, but since it is also a Red Book variety (including the unique star placement on the obverse), it ranks high amoong collectors young and old. To our way of thinking, star arrangement is much more distinctive than the shape of the top of 6. Pop 58; 40 in 64; 1 in 68. (PCGS # 8089) .
Estimated Value $19,000 - 21,000.
Ex: Mike Brelsford Collection.
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