Lot 60
1793/2 Washington Ship Halfpenny with Lettered Edge Breen-1225. PCGS graded AU-58. Glossy chocolate and steel brown, a shade or two lighter in the protected areas around the legends. No spots or stains. The only notable mark is a shallow planchet flake in the field behind the head. MDS with obvious swelling on the reverse. The undertype 2 is no longer visible due to die wear, but the date and legends remain bold. Pop 8; 8 finer.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,200.
The Mark Gordon Collection.
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| Realized $978 |
