Lot 3242
Great Britain. Halfpenny, 1673. Peck-510. Charles II. Laureate and cuirassed bust of King left. Reverse: Britannia in loose fitting drapery seated to left on a globe. Obverse legend reads CAROLVS A CAROLO. Charles halfpennies were crudely made coins, but this specimen has sharp lettering and despite the usual weakness on the portrait, some unusually well preserved original color. The coin has probably seen little or no circulation. NGC graded MS-61 Brown.
**1673 was the second date of British copper halfpenny. Peck informs us that the striking of British currency copper coins commenced on 5th August 1672, from dies by John Roettier, using ready made blanks imported from Sweden. Five presses had been installed, four for farthings and one for halfpennies, but no coins of the latter denomination were issued until after the following Christmas. It was required that 40 halfpennies be produced from one pound of copper. This is a rare coin in high grade with a catalogue value of 1100 British Pounds in XF (over $2000).
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,250.
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