Lot 356
1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar. Pointed 6, stem through claw. NGC graded EF-45. A later die state with the heavy horizontal die break spanning the reverse. Gorgeous dark gray toning with multicolored highlights, and reasonably well struck considering the late die state. The devices are lighter in color than the fields. A rare and sought-after variety and this ranks as one of the top four known.
Not only is this a scarce die variety, but it is a fairly late die state as well, with the large horizontal reverse die crack. The colors are truly a delight here, and worth a premium if you love gorgeously toned coins.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,400.
Ex: Robinson S. Brown collection, Jerry Schertz collection via Sheridan Downey, Portland, Oregon ANA, August 6, 1998 and from the San Marino Collection.
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