1806 1/2C Large 6, Stems, BN MS63BN Certification #44610618, PCGS #1099

Expert Comments

Ron Guth

1806 Half Cents are found with two different obverses: Small 6 and Large 6.  On the Small 6, the 6 of the date is completely separated from the bust; on the Large 6, the top of the 6 is embedded in the bust.  The Large 6 obverse is combined only with a With Stems reverse, resulting in the Cohen 4 variety.  This, along with the Cohen 1 (Small 6, Stemless) are the two most common varieties of the year. 

The 1806 Large 6, Stems Half Cent is relatively common in Mint State, including Brown and Red-Brown examples.  Full Red examples are known, but are extremely rare.

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"American Half Cents (Second Edition)" by Roger S. Cohen, Jr.

PCGS #
1099
Designer
Robert Scot
Edge
Plain
Diameter
23.50 millimeters
Weight
5.44 grams
Mintage
356000
Metal
Copper
Pop Higher
4
Pop Lower
262
Region
The United States of America
Price Guide
PCGS Population
Auctions - PCGS Graded
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Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades
65 or Better 1000 R-5.0 16 / 18 TIE 16 / 18 TIE
All Grades 100 R-8.0 12 / 18 TIE 12 / 18 TIE
60 or Better 0 R-10.1 1 / 18 1 / 18
65 or Better 1000
All Grades 100
60 or Better 0
65 or Better R-5.0
All Grades R-8.0
60 or Better R-10.1
65 or Better 16 / 18 TIE
All Grades 12 / 18 TIE
60 or Better 1 / 18
65 or Better 16 / 18 TIE
All Grades 12 / 18 TIE
60 or Better 1 / 18

Condition Census Learn More

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1 MS64BN PCGS grade MS64BN PCGS grade
1 MS64BN PCGS grade
3 MS63BN PCGS grade
3 MS63BN PCGS grade
3 MS63BN PCGS grade
MS64BN PCGS grade #1 MS64BN PCGS grade
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#3 MS63BN PCGS grade
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#3 MS63BN PCGS grade