1806 50C Pointed 6, No Stem AU58+ Certification #25351575, PCGS #6073

Expert Comments

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.

PCGS #
6073
Designer
Robert Scot
Edge
Lettered: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Diameter
32.50 millimeters
Weight
13.50 grams
Mintage
839576
Metal
89.2% Silver, 10.8% Copper
Pop Higher
20
Pop Lower
596
Region
The United States of America
Price Guide
PCGS Population
Auctions - PCGS Graded
Auctions - NGC Graded

Rarity and Survival Estimates Learn More

Grades
65 or Better 2000 R-4.6 10 / 13 TIE 13 / 16 TIE
All Grades 30 R-8.9 10 / 13 13 / 16
60 or Better 1 R-10.0 1 / 13 1 / 16 TIE
65 or Better 2000
All Grades 30
60 or Better 1
65 or Better R-4.6
All Grades R-8.9
60 or Better R-10.0
65 or Better 10 / 13 TIE
All Grades 10 / 13
60 or Better 1 / 13
65 or Better 13 / 16 TIE
All Grades 13 / 16
60 or Better 1 / 16 TIE

Condition Census Learn More

Pos Grade Thumbnail Pedigree and History
1 MS65 PCGS grade 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 MS63 PCGS grade
MS65 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 PCGS grade
#2 MS64 estimated grade
MS63 PCGS grade #5 MS63 PCGS grade