1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 24-K, W-1570. Rarity-2. Period After GEORGIVS, 7 Harp Strings. MS-65 RB (PCGS).120.8 grains. An ideal-looking Gem to represent the Virginia halfpenny type in a high quality cabinet. Flashy surfaces are probably two-thirds original mint red with just the high points of the devices and some open areas of the fields toned to brown. Pleasantly free of distractions, there are only a couple of spots, tucked out of the way within the detail of the reverse. Desirable quality and provenance.PCGS# 913256.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex F.C.C. Boyd; our (Stacks) sale of the John J. Ford, Jr. Collection, Part VII, January 2005, lot 116; Lawrence R. Stack Collection, November 2006.
