| Description |
1723 1/2P Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny VF Details, Burnished NGC. Martin 4.61-Gc.33, R.6. A rare variety according to Sydney Martin. This example is described by NGC as burnished, and perhaps it is, but the work was carefully performed, leaving an attractive example of olive-gray and steel-brown. 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 @ $0.35; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $141.00. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
