1806 Draped Bust Cent. S-270, the only known dies. Rarity-1. AU-55 (PCGS).，This is a beautiful and exceptionally well preserved example of this single die marriage date in the Draped Bust cent series. The impression is generally well centered on both sides, scant denticulation along the left obverse border and some softness of detail around the reverse periphery easily forgiven. The obverse design elements are sharply defined, most of Libertys hair curls full. The reverse is a bit softer overall, although the wreath is suitably bold for the type. Satiny in texture with handsome rose-brown patina, a tiny pit that is well concealed within the hair curls near the top of Libertys head is the only mentionable blemish. The mintage for cents during calendar year 1806 is reported as 348,000 pieces, 341,000 delivered during the first quarter and an additional 7,000 in early April. No more examples were struck that year due to the fact that the cent press suffered an accident that disabled the screw, which could not be repaired before the end of the year. Numismatic scholars believe that many of the cents struck in 1806 were actually from 1805- and, perhaps, 1804- and/or 1803-dated dies. With only a single die marriage known, this issue has long been considered a key date within the Draped Bust cent series. A number of high grade examples have survived, the present coin among them. A find for the advanced early copper date or variety collector that is sure to see spirited bidding at auction. Noyes Die State B.，，
