1806 $5 Draped Bust Knobbed 6 7×6 Stars NGC MS63 CAC
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Introduction
The 1806 $5 Draped Bust Knobbed 6, 7x6 Stars Half Eagle graded NGC MS63 CAC is a choice Mint State example of early United States gold coinage. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint in .9167 fine gold, this coin represents a distinctive variety identified by its Knobbed 6 date and 7x6 arrangement of the thirteen obverse stars. Certified NGC MS63 with CAC approval, this example combines strong Mint State preservation with the history and character of early federal gold.
History
The $5 Half Eagle was one of the original gold denominations authorized by the Coinage Act of 1792 and became the first U.S. gold denomination to enter production in 1795. By 1806, the denomination featured Robert Scot's Draped Bust portrait of Liberty paired with the heraldic eagle reverse introduced during the late 1790s.
Two major Half Eagle varieties were produced in 1806, distinguished by both the shape of the final numeral in the date and the arrangement of the thirteen stars around Liberty. This example features the Knobbed 6, characterized by a ball-shaped terminal at the top of the numeral, along with seven stars to Liberty's left and six to her right. The combination is attributed as BD-6 and was produced from a single known die marriage. The other major 1806 variety uses a Pointed 6 and an 8x5 star arrangement.
Design
The obverse features a right-facing portrait of Liberty with flowing hair and a draped bust. The inscription LIBERTY appears above, while thirteen stars are arranged seven to the left of Liberty and six to the right. The date 1806 appears below, with the distinctive ball-shaped terminal at the top of the final numeral identifying this variety.
The reverse features a heraldic eagle based on the Great Seal of the United States. The eagle carries a shield across its breast, with arrows and an olive branch in its talons. A ribbon bearing the motto E PLURIBUS UNUM appears above the eagle, while stars and clouds fill the upper field. The inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA surrounds the design. Like other early Half Eagles of this type, the coin does not display its $5 denomination.
| Year | 1806 |
|---|---|
| Metal | Gold |
| Grade | MS63 |
| Mint | Philadelphia |
| Weight | 0.2813 |
| Fineness | .9167 Fine Gold |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
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