1778 Machins Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 12-78B, W-7830. Rarity-3. GEORGIVS III, Group III. Fine-12 (PCGS).114.8 grains. A decent and fully detailed example at the Fine grade level. Surfaces are predominantly glossy light brown with some areas of slightly rougher and darker patina. Just light marks consistent with the grade. Clear date, nicely defined motifs, and full legends save for some weakness at NIA.PCGS# 826953.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Karl Stephens, NYINC bourse, January 2013.