Lot 1953
Great Britain. Proof Halfpenny, 1770. George III, cuirassed bust. S-3774; KM-601. This Proof is the prototype for the 1st Issue coppers, struck at the old Tower Mint inside the walls of the Tower of London, on antiquated coining presses. Proof rated R3 in EF state by EMC; no rating As Struck. Peck-895, copper: listed simply as Rare in all grades. Medallic die axis. An exceptional, therefore very rare, specimen. Superb Gem Proof, lovely chocolate-brown, mirrored surfaces. An important early copper issue struck in the crude collars of the era, thus slightly off-center in strike, as are virtually all known examples. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500.
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| Realized $2,300 |
