1795 1/2D Liberty and Security Birmingham, GW-48, BN MS(PCGS#758)

The June 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1196

Grade

MS63BN

Price

4,700

Lot Description

1795 Washington Liberty and Security Halfpenny. Baker-31B, W-11010. Rarity-5. BIRMINGHAM Edge. MS-63 BN (PCGS). CAC. Deep golden-tan and chestnut surfaces exhibit soft underlying rose and orange highlights. Strike about typical for the issue with some softness at the centers. Completely mark-free to the unassisted eye. An ever-popular British Conder token of County Middlesex, D&H-1052, that has been adopted by American collectors owing to the Washington connection. PCGS# 758.