1773 'Penny' Virginia, BN PR(PCGS#246)

1773 'Penny' Virginia, BN PR (PCGS#246)

The March 2013 Baltimore Auction

详细说明: 1773 Virginia "Penny." Newman 1-A, W-1390. Proof-65 BN (PCGS). 86.42 grains. An impressive specimen, with as much remaining mint color as has been seen on any example of this rarity that has crossed the auction block in recent memory. The reflective surfaces are deep violet brown with attractive iridescence. Abundant mint color remains in the lower left quadrant of the obverse; more faded but more all-encompassing mint color dominates the central reverse. The reverse device is notably double struck, best seen at the crown and date. An area of light surface roughness is present behind George's bows, thin horizontal hairline present between upper lip and upright of E in REX. Lovely eye appeal, a worthy addition to an advanced cabinet of early American rarities. These dies were not used on any standard issue Virginia halfpence, but were put into production solely for these medallic executions on broad, heavyweight planchets. They showcase the best of the minting art then practiced at the Tower Mint, a quality never encountered on even the prettiest of the circulation strikings.