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1766 1/2P Pitt Halfpenny, Silvered AU50 PCGS. CAC. Betts-519, W-8350....
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Description
1766 Pitt Halfpenny, AU50
Silvered, Betts-519
1766 1/2P Pitt Halfpenny, Silvered AU50 PCGS. CAC. Betts-519,
W-8350. William Pitt the Elder, also known as The Great
Commoner, helped repeal the despised Stamp Act that taxed colony
trade. Silvered examples of the Pitt halfpenny are scarcer than
their copper counterparts. The present cream-gray piece is
unabraded and shows only a trace of wear. An area of moderately
dark toning is noted near FRIENDS. Listed on page 50 of the 2014
Guide Book. Population: 1 in 50, 1 finer (8/13).Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2AUJ, PCGS# 239, Greysheet# 64)
Auction Info
2013 September 25 - 29 US Coins Signature Auction - Long Beach #1189 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
September, 2013
25th-29th
Wednesday-Sunday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 26
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