1787 Machins Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 18-87C,W-7930. Rarity-4. GEORGIVS III, Group III. MS-60 Porous.118.6 grains. Details are full and quite sharp, though the very dark brown, glossy surfaces display a uniform porosity that belies a time spent below ground. Undoubtedly lost when this coin was still new, this is an ideal example for inclusion in a set of similarly sharp Machins Mills halfpence, which can be had with a bit of diligent searching.
