Lot 137
1795 Middlesex Halfpenny #317 "The White Negress" MS60. A very interesting piece featuring "Mrs. Newsham the White Negress" from "The Curiosity House" in London. Lustrous medium brown with hints of very faded mint color in a couple of the protected areas. The "negress" is nicely struck but there is some weakness in the opposing details. Weight 149.0 grains; diameter 31.5 millimeters.
Estimated Value $50-UP.
Comes with a small envelope from B. A. Seaby, Ltd. in London.
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