1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 4-P, W-1475. Rarity-5. No Period After GEORGIVS, 7 Harp Strings. MS-64 RD (PCGS).A remarkable full red example, one of just 11 in all grades within the RD designation at PCGS for the No Period type, and the only full red graded piece for the die variety. Fresh, original surfaces are just lightly toned down on small portions of the high points and are otherwise luminous copper-orange. A few darker toning spots are noted around the portrait in the obverse while the reverse is choice in appearance. All around impressive preservation and eye appeal, a high quality piece most likely from the Cohen hoard, though a scarce variety that was clearly not found there in any great number.PCGS# 913693.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Richard Picker, July 1960; Heritages sale of the W. Philip Keller Collection, October 2010, lot 3143.
