1773 VA 1/2P Period, RD MS(PCGS#242)

November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4060

Grade

MS64+RD

Price

1,560

Lot Description

1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 27-J, W-1585. With Period, 7 Harp Strings. MS-64+ RD (PCGS). 112.2 grains. A truly remarkable survivor, with bright orange-red mint color on both sides, particularly lustrous and reflective on the reverse. The eye appeal is excellent, with only minor spotting and mellowing and no major marks. Virginia halfpence with this kind of color are very elusive. PCGS has certified only 70 Virginia halfpence as RD in all grades, with just two of those graded higher than this one (both MS-65 RD). Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. PCGS# 242. NGC ID: 2ATK. Click here for certification details from PCGS. Image with the PCGS TrueView logo is obtained from and is subject to a license agreement with Collectors Universe, Inc. and its divisions PCGS and PSA.