1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, MS64 PCGS....

Description

1806 Capped Bust Right Five, MS64
Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6

1806 $5 Knob 6, 7x6 Stars, BD-6, R.2, MS64 PCGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/e, with a rust lump on the upright of the R in LIBERTY. A substantial mintage of 64,093 Capped Bust Right half eagles was achieved in 1806, with six die varieties known for the date. This coin represents the most available variety, BD-6, easily recognized by the Knob, or Round-Top, 6 in the date. The 2020 Guide Book lists the Round-Top 6 variety and estimates the mintage at 54,417 pieces. Probably as many as 600-900 examples survive today in all grades.

The present coin is a well-detailed Choice example that exhibits some light planchet adjustment marks on the reverse. The well-preserved orange and reddish-gold surfaces retain considerable amounts of original mint luster and overall eye appeal is outstanding. Population (for the variety): 48 in 64 (4 in 64+), 3 finer (1/21).

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# BFXJ, Variety PCGS# 45620, Base PCGS# 8089)

Weight: 8.75 grams

Metal: 91.67% Gold, 8.33% Copper

Note for clients in the European Union: This lot is considered by the European Union to be “investment gold”. We believe that it meets the criteria established in Article 344(1), point (2) of Council Directive 2006/112/EC and thus should be exempt from import VAT regardless of the selling price. Any questions or concerns about VAT should be addressed to your accountant or local tax authority.

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