1795 1/2D Liberty & Security, Irish Mule Payable London, BN MS(PCGS#985)

1795 1/2D Liberty & Security, Irish Mule Payable London, BN MS (PCGS#985)

The June 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer
Stack's Bowers
Lot Number
1197
Grade
MS62BN
Price
2,938
Lot Description
1795 Washington Liberty and Security Halfpenny / Irish Halfpenny Obverse Mule. Baker-31M, W-11020. LONDON Edge. MS-62 BN (PCGS). CAC. Deep chestnut-brown with frosty underlying rose-brown highlights. Softly struck at the centers as frequently seen for both of the muled types. Choice for the grade with no significant marks present to the unaided eye. A popular mule that combines two British Conder token dies, the Irish Halfpenny side that of Dublin D&H-9, the Liberty and Security side and edge style that of Middlesex D&H-1052a. PCGS# 985.
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