1772 Machins Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 5-72A, W-7710. Rarity-6. GEORGIVS III, Group I. VF-30 (PCGS). 122.5 grains. A significant example of the variety, quite comparable in grade and quality to the primary Syd Martin example, also PCGS VF-30, that brought $3,120 earlier this year. That piece was described as Condition Census and this example would also have to be considered for that status. Predominantly light olive-brown with some undertones of deeper brown and a bit of maroon patina on the reverse. Smooth and glossy with no detracting marks and just a bit of harmless dirt on the surface. Firmly struck and nicely centered. A great specimen for a high quality cabinet. PCGS# 826940. <strong>To view supplemental information and all items from the Sydney F. Martin Collection, click<a href="https://stacksbowers.com/sydney-f-martin-collection/"target=’_blank’> here.</a></strong> From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Christopher B. Young, November 2009.
