'1774' 1/2P Machin's, Vlack 7-74A, BN MS(PCGS#826949)

'1774' 1/2P Machin's, Vlack 7-74A, BN MS (PCGS#826949)

Spring 2023 U.S. Coins Auction

Lot Description: 1774 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 7-74A, W-7770. Rarity-6-. GEORGIUS III, Group I. VF-30 (PCGS). 106.4 grains. Noteworthy condition for this scarce variety that is most often seen in rather low grade. Surfaces are lightly granular, mostly in the fields, yet still fairly glossy and pleasing overall. No marks of any consequence, just a curved planchet clip at 6 o'clock and what might be a small straight clip at 3 o'clock, both appear to be as-made. Dark brown with tan on the high points. Highest graded of seven for the 1774 GEORGIUS variety at PCGS. Provenance: From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Angel Pietri, 1999; Chris Stevens, February 2012. To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click here. PCGS# 826949. 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.