1806 $5 Knobbed 6, 7x6 Stars MS(PCGS#8089)

Summer 2025 Global Showcase Auction U.S. Coins

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6276

Grade

VF20

Price

5,760

Lot Description

BD Die State a/b. A rare offering for a pre-1834 half eagle in problem-free and attractive VF preservation, and as an example of the readily obtainable 1806 BD-6 die pairing this is a highly desirable circulated type candidate from the Capped Bust Right, Heraldic Eagle series. Richly and originally toned with glints of reddish-rose to dominant deep orange-honey color. All design elements are bold, and the surfaces are impressively smooth for the assigned grade. Likely a pocket piece, as it is difficult for us to imagine a coin of this type seeing this extensive commercial use, but really irrelevant given its significance to today's collectors.