1806 Draped Bust Half Cent - Large 6, Stems
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Auction Record
- Price realized
- $4,715
- Sold
- Grade
- MS64
- Auction house
- Superior Galleries
Description
A half cent from the Philadelphia Mint, the 1806 Draped Bust Half Cent - Large 6, Stems belongs to the Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808 series. The 1806 half cent had a mintage of 356,000 in all; how many have the Large 6 with stems is not recorded. The obverse features Liberty facing right with draped bust and ribbon-bound hair, designed after a Gilbert Stuart portrait and the reverse displays a wreath enclosing HALF CENT. Small 6 and Large 6 varieties. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1099.
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