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'1778' Machin's Mills Halfpenny, BN


Image Information

Type Coin
Title '1778' Machin's Mills Halfpenny, BN
Date 1778
Grade VF20
Service NGC
Service Catalog # 466
Denomination 1/2 P
Description

1778 1/2 P Georgivs III, Machin's Mills Halfpenny, Vlack 12-78B, W-7830, R.4 -- Environmental Damage -- NGC Details. VF. 97.5 grains. Die alignment: 150?. Dark brown surfaces have become oxidized over time, with green deposits present on both sides. The obverse is struck a bit off-center. The piece retains some good detail, especially on the reverse. Listed on page 69 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.

Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15277, realized $144. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions.

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