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1806 HALF CENT - COHEN 3

Rarity: Very Rare

Variety Equivalents: Breen 2

Notes:
The obverse die for this variety was also used on 1806 Cohen 1.

The reverse die for this variety was also used on 1806 Cohen 2.

The reverse may be found perfect, with a crack through the tops of IC to the rim above A, or with a rim cud above ICA (connected to the tops of IC).

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Images courtesy of Gene Braig

Sources and/or recommended reading:
"American Half Cents - The 'Little Half Sisters' (Second Edition)" by Roger S. Cohen, Jr.

"Walter Breen's Complete Encyclopedia Of U.S. And Colonial Coins" by Walter Breen

"The Half Cent Die State Book 1793-1857" by Ronald P. Manley, Ph.D.

Relevant collector organizations:
Early American Coppers Club
   

 
 

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