1795 Liberty and Security Halfpenny. Musante GW-48, Baker-31, Breen-1260. Copper. Lettered edge, PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL. EF-40 (PCGS). 29.2 mm. 130.0 grains. Dark steel brown surfaces are fairly uniform save for a couple of flecks of faded tan across the obverse. Softly glossy upon first look, but a bit of gentle granularity is noted in some of the recesses. Well centered, but not as well struck up as sometimes seen. One of four different edge variants represented in the Martin Collection for this type. Though the planchet is thin, the edge device is boldly impressed. From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Purchased on eBay, March 2004.
