1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 4-G, W-1460. Rarity-3. No Period After GEORGIVS, 7 Harp Strings. MS-62 BN (PCGS).115.3 grains. Pleasing, lustrous surfaces that are predominantly toned to olive-brown yet considerable rose-copper color remains just slightly faded from mint red, mostly on the obverse. High quality surfaces and excellent eye appeal for the grade with only a few trivial abrasions and no real distractions. Nicely struck for the variety.PCGS# 913397.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from McCawley & Grellmans Eleventh Annual C4 Convention Sale, November 2005, lot 113.
