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Description

Victoria Halfpenny 1838, S3949, Young Head, MS65 BN PCGS, first year of issue and seldom seen in MS, this piece not just MS but Gem UNC, light chocolate-brown in color with more than a hint of golden mint red, bold strike, and excellent eye appeal. "W:W." incuse as it appears on proofs of the next year with a colon after the first initial. The best example of this date seen by the cataloguer in decades.
From the Guilford Courthouse Collection.

Metal: Copper
Mintage: 457,000


More information about Great Britain Coins. See also: Great Britain World Coin Nationality.

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Auction Info

Auction Dates
August, 2010
12th-16th Thursday-Monday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 6
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Sold on Aug 16, 2010 for: $488.75
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