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Eliasberg's 1773 No Period Virginia Halfpenny
MS64 Red and Brown, Newman 4-O

1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period MS64 Red and Brown PCGS. Newman 4-O. Ex: Eliasberg. Remaining mint red is especially abundant within the reverse shield. The obverse field and portrait are olive-brown, while the left reverse is ruby-red and steel-blue. Struck from clashed dies. The other Eliasberg Virginia halfpenny, his Period variety, sold as lot 36 in our 2008 FUN Signature. Listed on page 43 of the 2011 Guide Book. Population: 18 in 64 Red and Brown, 2 finer (6/10).
Ex: Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 5/1996), lot 41; Long Beach Signature (Heritage, 5/2008), lot 2128, which realized $3,220.

Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2ATL, PCGS# 244, Greysheet# 71)


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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2010
11th-15th Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 17
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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Buyer's Premium per Lot:
15% of the successful bid per lot.

Sold on Aug 12, 2010 for: $2,530.00
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