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1795 1/2P Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Lettered Edge XF45 PCGS....
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Description
XF45 1795 North Wales Halfpenny
Very Rare Lettered Edge Variety
1795 1/2P Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Lettered Edge XF45
PCGS. Baker-34A, Breen-1296, R.7. The Lettered Edge variety
(PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL) is much rarer than the
Plain Edge variety. A smooth chocolate-brown Halfpenny with the
expected indifferent strike. Light wear on Washington's face and
shoulder confirms brief circulation. Late in life dies exhibit
breaks behind the head, at 6 o'clock, and from the second E in
GEORGEIVS. The legend is fading into the field due to a sinking
obverse die. Listed on page 80 of the 2008 Guide Book.Ex: Oak Collection of American Colonial Coinage (Heritage, 9/05), lot 481, which realized $14,490.
Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2B88, PCGS# 773, Greysheet# 297)
Auction Info
2008 January Orlando, FL (FUN) Signature Coin Auction #454 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
January, 2008
9th-12th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 8
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