(1795) 1/2 P North Wales, Plain Edge, BN MS(PCGS#770)
(1795) 1/2 P North Wales, Plain Edge, BN MS (PCGS#770)
March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 1487
- 等级
- AU53BN
- 价格
- 5,521
- 详细说明
- Undated (1795) Washington North Wales Halfpenny. Musante GW-51, Baker-34, W-11150. Two Stars. Copper. Plain Edge. AU-53 (PCGS). This is an exceptionally well preserved and attractive example of a crude type (by design) that represents an important bidding opportunity for the discerning Washingtoniana collector. Frosty antique copper surfaces are quite lustrous and essentially devoid of post-production blemishes. The fields are filled with raiseddie lines that faded quickly with use, confirming this example as an earlier strike from these dies. The Washington North Wales halfpennies were struck from purposefully worn dies to give the pieces the appearance of age and long use in pocket change, to add to their acceptance in everyday commerce. Even a premium AU-53 example such as offered here resembles a Fine to VF coin more than any other grade. These are judged by surface and not strike, and it is the surfaces of this coin that set it apart from virtually all others of the type that we have offered in recent years. Worthy of the strongest bids. Provenance: From the Bill Gleckler Collection. PCGS# 770. Click here for certification details from PCGS.