'1747' 1/2P Machin's Mills, BN F15BN 认证号46363393, PCGS号445

Purchased from John Agre at Coin Rarities Online, who described the coin as: “1747 Machin’s Mills ½p. Vlack 1-47A, Rarity-5. F15 [PCGS Gold Shield] Vlack 1-47A, W-7660 variety, considered to be Rarity-5. A tough issue in the Machin’s series, and one seldom found choice. And while this one is not perfect, with some minor planchet rifts and flaws, we had to have it since it exhibits about the nicest golden brown color we’ve seen on this issue in any grade.” Well said – nice color and eye appeal, and a pleasing mid-grade example. This is the first Machin’s Mills that I put into my collection on 07/26/23!

Ron Guth

The 1747 Machin's Mills Halfpenny is a fraudulent (but highly collectible) coin made in the late 1700's and backdated to 1747 to limit the scrutiny it might have otherwise received from anyone who obtained it in circulation.  The weight is below that of a standard British Halfpenny and that difference was the profit to the coiner.  These, along with other back-dated and contemporary issues, were produced at facilities belonging to Thomas Machin -- hence their name.  Thirty-eight different varieties are known among all the Machin's Mills coins, plus four that have been delisted.  They represent a relatively obscure area in American numismatics, but there are many collectors who absolutely love them.

Among the 1747 Machin's Mills issues, there is only one variety.  It is considered to be a Rarity 5 (Very Rare) and none are klnown above EF45.