'1778' 1/2P Machin's Mills, BN MS(PCGS#466)

November 2019 Baltimore Colonial Coins and Americana Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4063

Grade

VF35BN

Price

780

Lot Description

1778 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 12-78B, W-7830. Rarity-3. GEORGIVS III, Group III. VF-35 (PCGS). Struck from the very scarce early die state, with BRITANNIA clear and lacking the die failure that affects it in later stages. A shallow clip is noted at 6 o'clock on the obverse and a minor flan flaw touches the B of BRITANNIA. Evenly worn and glossy across the high points, with a few minor marks in the left reverse field. The strike is well centered on each side and the complexion is superior for the issue, which is rarely found without major surface problems. PCGS# 466. Click here for certification details from PCGS.