1723 1/2P Hibernia, RB MS(PCGS#181)

August 2021 ANA U.S. Coins Auction

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

1011

Grade

MS64RB

Price

870

Lot Description

1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny. Martin 4.74-Gb.9, W-13120. Rarity-4. MS-64 RB (PCGS). 121.4 grains. A marvelous piece, essentially full mint red on the highly lustrous obverse, brown and pale blue with hints of red on the reverse. Somewhat woodgrained on the obverse, some microscopic specks on the reverse, boldly struck and beautiful in hand. A positively glorious example of this popular type, coined for Ireland but widely seen in early America. Provenance: From our sale of the John "Jack" Royse Collection, November 2012, lot 6014. PCGS# 181. NGC ID: 2ATD. Click here for certification details from PCGS.