1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 24-K, W-1570. Rarity-2. Period After GEORGIVS, 7 Harp Strings. MS-64 RB (PCGS).122.9 grains. A lovely piece with boldly lustrous surfaces that are more than half mint red and possess considerable prooflike flash. One spot of darker tone near the X of REX, otherwise free of any real drawbacks. Later die state with strong clash marks behind the portrait not seen on the previous lot. Overall a highly appealing coin with quality on par with many pieces in Gem Mint State holders.PCGS# 913256.From the Sydney F. Martin Collection. Earlier ex Lawrence R. Stack Collection, November 2006.
