1773 VA 1/2P No Period, BN MS(PCGS#243)

Spring 2022 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1179

Grade

MS63BN

Price

1,320

Lot Description

1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 8-H, W-1490. Rarity-4. No Period After GEORGIVS, 7 Harp Strings. MS-63 BN (PCGS). 112.3 grains. A rare Mint State survivor of a scarce die variety that apparently had little to no representation in the famous Cohen Hoard that yielded so many of the Uncirculated Virginia halfpennies on the market today. This piece has lovely, original light brown surfaces that still retain traces of mint red. No marks to note and just a few spots of darker tone at the second G in GEORGIVS and G in VIRGINIA. A charming coin and a real find for the specialist. Provenance: From the Star of Texas Collection. PCGS# 243. NGC ID: 2ATL. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.