Image Information
| Type | Coin |
| Title | 1795 Washington Halfpenny, Grate, Small Buttons, Reeded Edge, BN |
| Date | 1795 |
| Grade | VF20 |
| Service | NGC |
| Service Catalog # | 749 |
| Denomination | 1/2 P |
| Description | 1795 1/2 P Washington Grate Halfpenny, Small Buttons, Reeded Edge, Baker-29D, W-10950, Musante GW-50, R.4 -- Obv Scratched -- NGC Details. VF. Die alignment: 180?. A mid-grade example of the scarcer of the two main varieties of Grate Halfpennies, with a somewhat brassy coloration. While it is unfortunately scratched on the obverse, the scratches are barely apparent to the naked eye. These were struck in England and are considered a part of the British Conder token series. Listed on page 85 of the 2018 Guide Book. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society. Heritage Newman IX, November 2017, lot 15336, realized $192. Images and description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
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