1776 Machins Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 6-76A, W-7790. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group I, Large Date. VF-30 (PCGS). 115.2 grains. A high end example of this ever popular variety featuring the 1776 date. Medium brown and light olive with subtle overtones of bluish-steel. Quite sharp for the issue and relatively well struck -- a good amount of facial detail is present as well as solid definition to the reverse seated figure. A few light scratches are noted as well as traces of lacquer or some similar substance under the bust and at the upper reverse, but overall the surfaces are high quality and very pleasing. Late die state. PCGS# 826951. <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. Purchased July 1993.
