cpalmer's 1806 P 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 valuation chart: Typical coin prices, values and worth per grade or condition - in USD

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)
281	343	493	847	1,842	3,022	9,799	-	-

MELT VALUE: $12.40