| Description |
1773 1/2P Virginia Halfpenny, No Period VF35 NGC. Newman 5-Z, W-1600, R.4. Eight Harp Strings. This variety is occasionally found in Mint State grades, while the present lightly circulated example will serve as a nice type representative. The obverse has maroon fields around olive devices, while the reverse combines blue-steel and olive-brown. Ex: Thomas Mabbott Collection; Hans Schulman (1/1971), lot 696; Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Realized $305.50. Description courtesy of Heritage Auctions. |
