1806 Draped Bust Half Dollars : Pointed 6 - Stem Through Claw

What This Coin Looks Like (Obverse, Reverse, Mint Mark Location, Special Features, etc.):

One variety of the 1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar features a pointed "6" in the 1806 date and the typical stem through extends through the eagle's claw on the reverse of the coin. The "6" has a pointed upper tip - unlike other varieties that have a knobbed tip. The difference between the knobbed 6 vs pointed 6 is depicted below in the example comparison image:



Looking at the reverse of the coin: The eagle is holding a branch in it's claw on the right side. Typically there will be a stem extending through the claw and downward (such as this variety). Some varieties do not have a stem going through the claw. The difference between the 1806 stem through claw vs no stem half dollar varieties is depicted below in the example comparison image:

Coin Value Chart: Typical Coin Prices, Values and Worth in USD based on Grade/Condition

Good (G-4)	Very Good (VG-8)	Fine (F-12)	Very Fine (VF-20)	Extremely Fine (EF-40)	About Uncirculated (AU-50)	Uncirculated (MS-60)	Uncirculated (MS-63)	Proof (PR-63)
$278	$339	$487	$837	$1,821	$2,987	$9,688	-	-

USA Coin Book Estimated Value of 1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar (Pointed 6 - Stem Through Claw Variety) is Worth $339 in Average Condition and can be Worth $9,688 or more in Uncirculated (MS+) Mint Condition. Click here to Learn How to use Coin Price Charts. Also, click here to Learn About Grading Coins. The Melt Value shown below is how Valuable the Coin's Metal is Worth (bare minimum value of coin). Click here to see the Melt Value of every US Coin.


MELT VALUE: $11.82