Machin's Mills Halfpenny

1778 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 11-78A, W-7820. Rarity-3. GEORGIVS III, Group III. EF Details--Environmental Damage (PCGS).

83.4 grains. Bold detail remains on this slightly microporous, but unmarked example. Deep coffee-brown with tan highpoints. Well-defined throughout save for weakness at GEO and the corresponding area of the reverse. Strike shortcomings are the norm for this variety and this specimen is better than average in that regard.

PCGS# 826952.

From the Norman G. Peters Collection.

Estimate: 600