1773 VA 1/2P Period, BN MS(PCGS#240)

The March 2013 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

182

Grade

AU53

Price

441

Lot Description

1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 20-N, W-1540. 7 Harp Strings, Period After GEORGIVS. AU-53 (PCGS). 115.7 grains. Glossy deep chestnut-brown surfaces exhibit some olive-brown highlights. No more than a few scattered ticks come to light under low magnification, with the overall naked eye appearance substantial. A pleasing example of the type and grade combination, one that compares favorably to Ford:110 (Stack's, January 2005).