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1766 1/2P Pitt Halfpenny AU58 PCGS. CAC. Betts-519, W-8350, R.3....
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Sold on Sep 26, 2013 for:
$5,287.50
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
1766 Pitt Halfpenny, Near-Mint
Copper, Betts-519
1766 1/2P Pitt Halfpenny AU58 PCGS. CAC. Betts-519, W-8350,
R.3. A bold and glossy chocolate-brown example of this famous
late Colonial-era medal. High points, such as the sails, display a
hint of wear. Several faint thin field marks are distributed.
William Pitt the Elder is honored for his repeal of the hated Stamp
Act, but it is unknown which side of the Atlantic authorized the
medal. Listed on page 50 of the 2014 Guide Book. Population:
5 in 58, 7 finer (8/13).Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2AUH, PCGS# 236, Greysheet# 63)
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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