1793/2 Ship 1/2P Washington President Payable in Anglesey, BN MS(PCGS#734)

November 2017 Baltimore U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4236

Grade

AU53BN

Price

528

Lot Description

1793/2 Ship Halfpenny. Musante GW-20, Baker-18, W-10855. Rarity-3. Copper. Lettered Edge. AU-53 (PCGS). Handsome satiny olive-copper surfaces are overall smooth and very attractive. The strike is bold and sure to please. The portrait of Washington used on this type is attributed to John Gregory Hancock, one of England's most accomplished die-sinkers and engravers of his day. PCGS# 734. NGC ID: 2B7J.