1806 50C Pointed 6, Stem Draped Bust Half Dollar CACG XF40

A scarce and visually engaging early U.S. silver issue, this 1806 Draped Bust Half Dollar features the popular “Pointed 6, Stem” variety from the Philadelphia Mint. Struck during the formative years of American coinage, the Draped Bust half dollar is a cornerstone type for collectors who value both history and classic early Federal design. "Key details" Date and denomination: 1806 50C Draped Bust Half Dollar Mint: Philadelphia Variety: Pointed 6, Stem Certified grade: CACG XF40 Certification number: 955395774 "Historical and numismatic significance" Issued when the half dollar served as a workhorse coin of commerce, the 1806 Draped Bust series reflects the young nation’s expanding economy and the artistry of early Mint engraving. The “Pointed 6” digit style and the “Stem” reverse detail are widely collected identifiers that add variety appeal beyond the standard date-and-type demand. "Condition and eye appeal" Graded XF40, this coin offers an excellent balance of remaining design detail and honest circulation character. Expect strong overall definition for the grade, with bold major devices and clear legends that make the classic Draped Bust portrait and heraldic reverse especially pleasing to view. Natural silver surfaces often present attractive gray to deeper slate tones with potential lighter highlights on the higher points, adding depth and vintage character appropriate to an early 19th-century half dollar. "Collector appeal" A desirable early-date Draped Bust half dollar with a widely recognized collected variety attribution Ideal for type sets, early U.S. silver collections, and variety-focused date runs A compelling upgrade candidate for collectors seeking solid mid–Extremely Fine detail with period-appropriate patina "Certification" Professionally certified by CACG as XF40, with Cert #955395774 for confidence in authenticity and grade consistency.