1722 Woods Hibernia Halfpenny. Martin 5.2-Ba.2, W-12670. Rarity-7. First Type, Harp at Left. AU Details--Spot Removed (PCGS). 124.9 grains. Sharply struck overall, and to such an extent that Boyd described this coin as a "Proof." It is the only example of the die pairing known to Syd Martin as of 2007. No PCGS# 921345. NGC ID: F7HW. <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 E.H.A. sale of February 2, 1914, lot 6; F.C.C. Boyd estate; John J. Ford, Jr.; our (Stacks) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VII, January 2005, lot 25. The plate coin for both the obverse (initial die state) and reverse in the 2007 Martin reference on Woods Hibernia coinage, pp. 271 and 282, respectively.
