1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 10-W, W-1620. Rarity-5. No Period After GEORGIVS, 8 Harp Strings. MS-63+ BN (PCGS).122 grains. Glossy deep golden-tan surfaces exhibit soft luster and a whisper of mint orange throughout. The strike is bold, as is the eye appeal. One of the "Not in Newman (1956 ANS)" varieties, this rarity was first discovered and written about by Walter Breen in the New Netherlands Sale #51, June 19, 1958. A pleasing specimen that is no doubt well within the Condition Census for the variety.PCGS# 913275.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier from our sale of the Ted L. Craige Collection, March 2013 Baltimore Auction, lot 175.
