1806 Capped Bust Right Half Eagle. BD-6. Rarity-2. Round-Top 6, Stars 7x6. MS-64 (PCGS). An imposing condition rarity for the type, date and die pairing, advanced gold enthusiasts are sure to compete vigorously for the honor of obtaining this handsome near-Gem example. Dusted with pale silver tinting, vivid reddish-gold and deep orange colors dominate the in hand appearance for both sides. Luster is full, satiny and also remarkably smooth for an early U.S. Mint gold coin. Boldly to sharply struck throughout, it is difficult for us to imagine a more inviting Capped Bust Right half eagle at the assigned grade level. BD Die State d/e. This variety is the first in the half eagle series with the obverse stars arranged 7x6 as opposed to 8x5, suggesting that it was the final die marriage produced for the 1806-dated issue. Bass-Dannreuther 6 is also the most readily obtainable variety of the entire Capped Bust Right design, and survivors have long been popular with gold type collectors, as such. Few and fortunate, however, are the numismatists who have the opportunity to see, let along bid on and acquire, an example in the finer Mint State grades. A rare and fleeting offering not to be missed. From the Castle Pines Collection.
