LOT #3545 |
Sold on Jan 8, 2009 for: Not Sold
1724 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny SP66 Brown PCGS. CAC....
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Sold on Jan 8, 2009 for:
Not Sold Description
Exquisite SP66 Brown 1724 Hibernia Halfpenny Pattern
Nelson-13, Ex: Ford, One of Just 10 Known
1724 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny SP66 Brown PCGS. CAC.
Nelson-13, unlisted in Breen. 123.7 grains. This extremely rare
Hibernia pattern is one of just 10 similar pieces known. The
cataloger for the Ford auction described this piece as a "Gem
Brilliant Proof," and PCGS similarly acknowledges the coin's
special nature. Certainly, the strike is distinctive and sharp, and
the smooth, virtually flawless violet-brown and mahogany surfaces
are indicative of unusual care. As written in the Ford catalog,
"The piece, overall, is absolutely stunning and is without question
the finest known [bold theirs]." The collector who takes
this coin in-hand should have no reason to disagree.Ex: Henry Chapman, 1910; believed Newcomer-Green (per the Ford catalog); F.C.C. Boyd Estate; The John J. Ford, Jr. Collection Part VII (Stack's, 1/05), lot 92.
Auction Info
2009 January Orlando, FL FUN Auction #1121 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2009
7th-11th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 17
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