1773 VA 1/2P Period, RD MS(PCGS#242)

1773 VA 1/2P Period, RD MS (PCGS#242)

March 2021 U.S. Coins Auction

详细说明: 1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 27-J, W-1585. Rarity-2. Period After GEORGIVS, 7 Harp Strings. MS-64 RD (PCGS). A truly remarkable survivor, with bright orange mint color on both sides, particularly lustrous and reflective on the reverse. The eye appeal is excellent, with only minor spotting and mellowing and no major marks. Virginia halfpence with this kind of color are very elusive, and they are eagerly sought by discerning collectors. Although the April 10, 1606, charter that King James granted to Virginia gave the colony coinage privileges, it was not until December 20, 1769, that the Virginia House of Burgesses passed an act allocating money for the minting of copper coins in Britain. The act was the result of increasing pressure from tradesmen in the colony who sought copper coins to be used in commerce, as the mix of English, Spanish, Portuguese and Dutch pieces in use at the time was seen as inadequate. The final design was approved in 1772, and on May 20, 1773, the English crown authorized the coinage of halfpennies for Virginia. The coins were struck in the Royal Mint in the Tower of London. The Virginia halfpence are, in fact, the only coins authorized and produced in England for use in an American colony. Provenance: From the A.J. Vanderbilt Collection. PCGS# 242. NGC ID: 2ATK. Click here for certification details from PCGS.