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

The March 2013 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

162

Grade

AU55

Price

764

Lot Description

1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 4-O, W-1470. 7 Harp Strings, No Period After GEORGIVS. AU-55 (PCGS). 114.5 grains. Glossy deep chestnut-brown with excellent eye appeal for the grade. Not noticeably marked, even under low magnification. Swelling at A in VIRGINIA with that letter filled, a notable diagnostic of Newman's Reverse O.