***Auction Highlight*** 1806 BD-6 Draped Bust Gold Half Eagle $5 Graded ms64 By SEGS. Bass-Dannreuther Die State d/c, with a rust lump on the upright of the R in LIBERTY and the crack from the N. A superb example of a very popular variety. While lower grade examples are available, few pieces survive that are equal to this specimen. The combined NGC, PCGS, & SEGS population shows only ten graded finer.BD-6 is the only die variety of the date with a Round Top 6 instead of the Pointed 6, and it is the only variety with six stars after LIBERTY instead of the expected five stars. As a result, the right obverse border is crowded, while the left border has a relatively large open area near Liberty's shoulder, where star 1 is usually found.The bright orange-gold surfaces display billowy luster and virtually no marks. Sharply struck except on the junction of the left (facing) wing. Overall eye appeal is exceptional. I expect intense competition from series specialists and type collectors alike when this lot is called. I have included 2 other examples, I think ours rises to the level of both. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation