Lot Number 6
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1806 Pt.6, Stem - O.126, T-26 R.7- PCGS Shield F.12 CAC
The parade of pre-Turb rarities concludes with this nifty coin. Paul Munson discovered the die pair sometime after Al Overton published his 1970 2nd Edition. Paul’s BHNC clubmates honored the tradition of placing the finder’s initials before such new discoveries. The marriage, therefore, was known as “1806 PM-1” until Don Parsley described it in his 1990 revision of Overton’s standard reference. Nearly 50 years later the population fails to reach a baker’s dozen. The coin is essentially perfect for the grade, with natural grey toning and blemish free surfaces. Striking weaknesses at the eagle’s left wing and the back of Liberty’s head are standard, even on high grade specimens. The coin comes with an illustrious provenance. Its stewards, all long-time BHNC members, include Dick Kurtz, Mike Summers, David Kahn and the current consignor, Tim Osborne. Steve Tompkins placed it no.5 in his Pictorial Census. (Tompkins, p.348.) Est. $6,000 to $8,000.
