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

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4203

Grade

MS64

Price

40,800

Lot Description

Impressive Choice Mint State 1806 Half Eagle Round-Top 6, Stars 7x6 Variety 1806 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-6. Rarity-2. Round-Top 6, Stars 7x6. MS-64 (PCGS). An imposing condition rarity for the type, date and die pairing, advanced gold enthusiasts are sure to compete vigorously for the honor of obtaining this handsome near-Gem example. Dusted with pale silver tinting, vivid reddish-gold and deep orange colors dominate the in hand appearance for both sides. Luster is full, satiny and also remarkably smooth for an early U.S. Mint gold coin. Boldly to sharply struck throughout, it is difficult for us to imagine a more inviting Capped Bust Right half eagle at the assigned grade level. BD Die State d/e. This variety is the first in the half eagle series with the obverse stars arranged 7x6 as opposed to 8x5, suggesting that it was the final die marriage produced for the 1806-dated issue. Bass-Dannreuther 6 is also the most readily obtainable variety of the entire Capped Bust Right design, and survivors have long been popular with gold type collectors, as such. Few and fortunate, however, are the numismatists who have the opportunity to see, let along bid on and acquire, an example in the finer Mint State grades. A rare and fleeting offering not to be missed. Provenance: From the Castle Pines Collection. PCGS Population: 44; 9 finer (MS-65 finest). PCGS# 8089. NGC ID: 25P5. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Click here to see Coins in Motion.[“Coins]