1774 Machins Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 7-74A, W-7770. Rarity-6-. GEORGIUS III, Group I. VF-30 (PCGS).106.4 grains. Noteworthy condition for this scarce variety that is most often seen in rather low grade. Surfaces are lightly granular, mostly in the fields, yet still fairly glossy and pleasing overall. No marks of any consequence, just a curved planchet clip at 6 oclock and what might be a small straight clip at 3 oclock, both appear to be as-made. Dark brown with tan on the high points. Highest graded of seven for the 1774 GEORGIUS variety at PCGS.PCGS# 826949.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Angel Pietri, 1999; Chris Stevens, February 2012.
