1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 4-O, W-1470. Rarity-4. No Period After GEORGIVS, 7 Harp Strings. MS-64 RB (PCGS).122.0 grains. A desirable piece that offers extraordinary surface quality, luster, and aesthetic appeal, as well as an illustrious pedigree. Superb glossy surfaces with considerable bright mint red and noticeable prooflike flash. No blemishes or marks worthy of note; this coin could easily qualify for a higher grade. Reverse die swollen at the last A of VIRGNIA and following stop as usually seen on the variety. Struck on a slightly broader than normal planchet for the type at 26.3 mm which adds to the impressive appearance.PCGS# 913335.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from our (Bowers and Merenas) sale of the Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection, May 1996, lot 41; Heritages August 2010 Boston ANA Signature Auction, lot 3759; John Agre and Dave Wnuck (Coin Rarities Online), August 2012.
