1773 VA 1/2P No Period, BN MS (PCGS#243)
The March 2013 Baltimore Auction
- Auctioneer
- Stack's Bowers
- Lot Number
- 165
- Grade
- AU58
- Price
- 646
- Lot Description
- 1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 5-Z, W-1600. 8 Harp Strings, No Period After GEORGIVS. AU-58 (PCGS). 116.4 grains. The deep golden-brown surfaces of this attractive Choice AU specimen exhibit deep chocolate-brown high points. Swelling noted at RGI and the shield border there, a diagnostic of this elusive variety.Some deep black detritus clings to the X in REX, otherwise the surfaces are free of disturbances worthy of mention.
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