Description |
1723 1/2P Hibernia Halfpenny MS64 Brown NGC. Martin 4.44-Fa.5, W-13470, R.4. A pleasing, high-grade example of this 11 harp strings, three dots reverse type. Both sides of the piece exhibit clean reddish-brown surfaces that are free of distractions. Pronounced doubling is noted on some of the peripheral lettering, including the first G in GEORGIUS, and on the 1 in the date. A faint die crack extends through EX and the tip of the bust to 6 o'clock on the obverse rim. The central design motifs are softly impressed, due to apparent die wear. NGC Census for all 1723 varieties: 11 in 64 Brown, 5 finer (4/14). Ex: "Colonel" E.H.R. Green; Green Estate; Partnership of Eric P. Newman / B.G. Johnson d.b.a. St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co.; Eric P. Newman @ $3.50; Richard Picker; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $763.75. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |