| Description |
1722 1/2P Rosa Americana Halfpenny, DG REX ROSA AMERI, UTILE DOLCE AU58 NGC. Martin 2.1-B.1, W-1218, R.4. The early variety with DEI GRATIA abbreviated. This sharply impressed representative is deep red-brown on the obverse and a mixture of lime-green and deep olive-tan on the reverse. Some of the dentils at the right reverse border between 2 o'clock and 7 o'clock are incomplete and apparently struck through either adjustment or heavy roller marks. The surfaces are smooth and unabraded on both sides. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $1,527.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
