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- 1806 P Draped Bust Half Dollars : Pointed 6 - Stem Through Claw
cpalmer's 1806 P Draped Bust Half Dollars : Pointed 6 - Stem Through Claw
Heraldic Eagle Reverse
Mintage: N/A
Metal Composition: 89% Silver - 11% Copper
Diameter: 32.5 mm
Mass / Weight: 13.48 grams
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) |
282 | 344 | 494 | 848 | 1,843 | 3,023 | 9,800 | - | - |
MELT VALUE: $12.95
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