1766 AE 1/2P William Pitt, BN MS(PCGS#236)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1216

Grade

MS61

Price

3,819

Lot Description

1766 Pitt Halfpenny Token. Betts-519, W-8350. Copper. MS-61 BN (NGC). Olive-brown toning with hints of pink and blue. Although these pieces have the appearance of being medals designed to commemorate the 1766 repeal of the hated Stamp Act, they were made both in halfpenny and farthing size, and many show signs of extensive circulation. William Pitt, a leader in the British Parliament in the successful effort to repeal the Stamp Act is portrayed prominently on the obverse. PCGS# 236.