'1788' 1/2P Machin's, Vlack 23-88A, BN MS(PCGS#826967)
'1788' 1/2P Machin's, Vlack 23-88A, BN MS (PCGS#826967)
November 2020 U.S. Coins Auction
- 拍卖行
- Stack's Bowers
- 批号
- 4175
- 等级
- AU58BN
- 价格
- 14,163
- 详细说明
- 1788 Machin's Mills Halfpenny. Vlack 23-88A, W-8100. Rarity-2. GEORGIVS III, Group III. AU-58 (PCGS). 127.8 grains. Light golden brown with steely highlights, the surfaces are glossy though a bit uneven in texture due to some minor flecking in the planchet surface. Both obverse and reverse dies must have been very well made on high quality steel, as the dies are not in a state of failure though showing advanced wear and flow lines, which contribute to its lustrous appearance. This is the sole finest graded 1788 Machin's Mills halfpenny at PCGS, while the two Newman coins, both ex Stepney Hoard and graded MS-63 by NGC, are pleasing golden brown coins with some verdigris in the intricacies of the devices. Just this single die marriage exists for the date, and though only R-2, high quality and pleasing examples like this are scarcer than the variety's rarity might suggest. Provenance: From the E Pluribus Unum Collection. Earlier from Michael K. Ringo, via private sale. Mike's distinctive envelope included. PCGS Population: 1; 0 finer. PCGS# 472 and #826967.