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1806 $5 Round Top 6, 7x6 Stars MS64 NGC. CAC....

Lot: 2457, Auction: 2008 February Long Beach, CA Signature Coin Auction #460

Sold for: $71,875.00 (includes BP )
Bid Source: Live: Floor
Ended: Feb 14, 2008
Item Activity: 9 Internet/mail bidders
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Gorgeous 1806 Round Top 6, 7x6 Stars Half Eagle
MS64, Breen-6448, BD-6

1806 $5 Round Top 6, 7x6 Stars MS64 NGC. CAC. Breen-6448, BD-6, R.2. The variety is attributed by the knobbed 6 that touches the lower bust, 7 stars left and 6 right on the obverse, and the noticeably small A's in AMERICA.
The BD-6 variety has an estimated mintage of 35,000 to 50,000 pieces (64,093 plus total for the date), of which 600 to 900 coins are thought to be extant (John Dannreuther and Harry Bass, Early U.S. Gold Coin Varieties: A Study of Die States, 1795-1834). Walter Breen, in his Complete Encyclopedia of U.S. and Colonial Coins, says of this variety: "More survive from this single die-pair than of all other 1805-6 half eagle varieties together; it is the commonest single variety of the Heraldic design in all grades including mint state. There may have been a hoard of Uncs."
The near-Gem example presented here is awash in potent luster that jumps out at the observer. Bright yellow-gold surfaces assume a light green cast, and a solid strike emboldens the design elements, save for minor softness in the first two or three stars. Liberty's hair strands are strongly delineated, as is the drapery and eagle's plumage, including the breast, neck, and tail feathers. Several die lines extend from the rim through the second T in STATES to the cloud under E. A few die striations are seen on the obverse, and should not be confused with the occasional unobtrusive hairline. Light adjustment marks are visible at the upper left reverse border, but these are fewer and of lesser intensity than usually seen on this variety. Close examination with a loupe reveals a few minor handling marks that barely keep this gorgeous coin from attaining full Gem classification. The astute gold specialist, or the type collector seeking a Mint State Draped Bust Heraldic Eagle five dollar, will want to give this piece serious attention.
From The Southwest Collection.(Registry values: P2) (#8089)

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Previous Prices from Heritage Auctions

Lot Date Grade Service Realized
Auction 1132, Lot 1637 Sunday, December 6, 2009 64 NGC $27,600.00
Auction 1129, Lot 1544 Sunday, September 13, 2009 64 NGC $27,600.00
Auction 1128, Lot 1254 Sunday, August 2, 2009 64 NGC $40,250.00
Auction 1125, Lot 1633 Sunday, May 31, 2009 64 PCGS $51,750.00
Auction 1121, Lot 4051 Sunday, January 11, 2009 64 PCGS $46,000.00
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Price Guide*

Grade Coin World
(Coin Values)
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Retail
Numismedia
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Numismedia
NGC (nmn)
Numismedia
PCGS (nmp)
PCGS
Price Guide
63 $32,500 $30,630 $24,500 $22,500 $22,750 $31,500
64 $60,000 $51,350 $39,500 $35,500 $36,500 $60,000
65 --- $143,000 $110,000 $100,000 $100,000 $165,000
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Population Guide

Service Grade Population in this Grade Population of Higher Grade Population in All Grades Mintage Engraver
PCGS 64 39* 1* 466 64,093 Robert Scot
NGC 64 47 2 414
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