1722 1/2 P Rosa Americana, D.G. REX MS(PCGS#101)

October 2018 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

7021

Grade

AU55

Price

2,040

Lot Description

1722 Rosa Americana halfpenny. Martin 2.1-B.1, W-1218. Rarity-4. D.G. REX. AU-55 (PCGS). 55.4 grains. Choice and glossy deep golden brown with impeccable surfaces and visual appeal. The color ranges from deep gray to chocolate brown to brassy gold under a glass and lamp, creating a beautiful texture and appearance. Nicely centered, with complete denticles around both sides, and very sharp. A little irregularity at the rim far beneath the portrait mostly blends in. A really handsome example. Provenance: From the Archangel Collection. Earlier, from David Sonderman, August 1981. PCGS Population: 2; 12 finer (MS-63 finest). PCGS# 101