1806 O.123 Prime die state R6? Draped Bust half dollar, PCGS VG10. This variety is also known as T-28, according to the new book on the Pre-Turban half dollars by Steve Tompkins (see below for more info). This is a very nice, original, pleasing coin with smooth surfaces and lovely, antique deep golden gray toning. The O.123, in it\'s more commonly seen die state, with a significant die crack thru much of the lettering on the reverse, is currently rated R5- by the BHNC.This very early die state, before the die crack has formed, is much tougher, and has provisionally been assigned an R6 rarity rating. Due to the lack of data - not surprising, since the die state is rare - that rating is given a \"?\" to indicate that it is provisional and more data is needed to confirm.Our experience with this series dates back to the mid-1980\'s, and we wouldstrongly agree with a rating of R6.
There is a new book available on this series, and your library should absolutely have a copy. Steve Tompkins has produced a complete, ground-up re-write of Overton, entitled, \"Early United States Half Dollars, Volume 1, 1794 - 1807\". This is the first of a planned series of 3 or more volumes covering the entire lettered edge half dollar series, but it is the only one that isfinished and in print at this time. The book is magnificent - over 500 pages, in full color, and with information galore that is not readily available elsewhere. We have just a few copies left in stock, so please see our website to order yours!
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