1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem (Regular Strike)

Series: Draped Bust Half Dollars 1796-1807

PCGS MS65

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PCGS #:: 6073

Designer:: Robert Scot

Edge:: Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR

Diameter:: 32.50 millimeters

Weight:: 13.50 grams

Mintage:: 839,576

Mint:: Philadelphia

Metal:: 89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper

Auction Record:: $129,250 • MS65 • 05-19-2015 • Stack's Bowers

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	2,000	R-4.6	10 / 13 TIE	13 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	30	R-8.9	10 / 13	13 / 16
65 or Better	1	R-10.0	1 / 13	1 / 16 TIE

Survival Estimate
All Grades	2,000
60 or Better	30
65 or Better	1

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-4.6
60 or Better	R-8.9
65 or Better	R-10.0

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	10 / 13 TIE
60 or Better	10 / 13
65 or Better	1 / 13

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	13 / 16 TIE
60 or Better	13 / 16
65 or Better	1 / 16 TIE

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS65 PCGS grade	Superior 9/1987:225 - Superior “Jascha Heifetz Collection” 10/1989:595, $22,000 - Silbermünzen Collection - Heritage 5/2008:500, $63,250 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 5/2015:1113, $129,250 - Dr. Charles Link Collection
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 PCGS grade
2	MS64 estimated grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade
5	MS63 PCGS grade
10	MS63 PCGS grade

#1 MS65 PCGS grade

Superior 9/1987:225 - Superior “Jascha Heifetz Collection” 10/1989:595, $22,000 - Silbermünzen Collection - Heritage 5/2008:500, $63,250 - D. Brent Pogue Collection - Stack's/Bowers & Sotheby's 5/2015:1113, $129,250 - Dr. Charles Link Collection

#2 MS64 PCGS grade

#2 MS64 estimated grade

#5 MS63 PCGS grade

#10 MS63 PCGS grade

Ron Guth:

The 1806 Pointed 6, No Stems Half Dollar is a popular, easily-recognized variety in a year full of varieties. In this case, the 6 is pointed and there is no stem in the eagle's left talon (viewer's right). The shape of the 6 was controlled by the decision of the engraver -- he picked up and used either a Pointed 6 or a Knobbed 6 punch. The missing stem was an oversight on the engraver's part -- the stem was not a part of the larger punch that included the eagle and clouds. The engraver's job was to add the stars in the field above the eagle and the stem.

This is one of the most common varieties of the year, which means that collectors will have no difficulty locating an example, even in high grade. The PCGS CoinFacts Condition Census starts at MS-62 and goes to MS-65, a remarkably high level of condition for a classic American coin.