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

The November 2012 Baltimore Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

6535

Grade

VF35BN

Price

235

Lot Description

1778 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 13-78B, W-7840. Rarity-5. GEORGIVS III. VF-35 Granular. 97.0 grains. Uniformly rough golden-tan surfaces exhibit bold central design motifs though some lightness of detail is seen at III REX on the obverse and at NIA on the reverse. Reverse swelling clockwise from Britannia's head down to the shield. A moderately rare variety in all grades. PCGS# 466. Provenance: Paper envelopes with attribution notes included.