1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 5-B, W-1410. Rarity-6. No Period After GEORGIVS, 6 Harp Strings. MS-64 BN (PCGS).Satiny chocolate-brown surfaces possess full delicate mint luster with a bit of prooflike reflectivity in the fields and lightly frosted devices. Even brown color with some golden-tan accents that show up around the peripheries under direct light. Well struck and free of any notable impairments. An outstanding example of this decidedly rare Newman number and of the less common 6 Harp String reverse.PCGS# 913274.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from Heritages August 2012 Philadelphia Signature Auction, lot 3012.
