1806 Draped Bust Half Cent - Small 6, No Stems
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Values as of May 2026 — estimates reflect typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Auction Record
$7,763 MS65 07-25-2005 Bowers & Merena
Description
The 1806 Draped Bust Half Cent - Small 6, No Stems is a cent produced at the Philadelphia Mint as part of the Draped Bust Half Cents 1800-1808 series. With a mintage of 356,000, this is a less common issue — the lowest mintage among 3 mint variants, representing only 33% of total production. 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. One of the higher-mintage dates in the series. Struck at the original U.S. Mint facility, in continuous operation since 1792. Estimated market value ranges from $289 to $7.8K depending on grade and condition. Struck in copper, weighing 5.44 grams, 23.5 mm in diameter, with a plain edge. Cataloged as PCGS #1093.
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