1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 24-K, W-1570. Rarity-2. Period After

1773 Virginia Halfpenny. Newman 24-K, W-1570. Rarity-2. Period After GEORGIVS, 7 Harp Strings. MS-64 BN (NGC). Hints of warm olive blend with dominant medium brown patina to deliver an attractively original appearance. Hard and frosty, as well, both sides also reveal subtle semi-reflective qualities in the fields as the coin rotates into direct lighting. Soft power blue iridescence and faint remnants of pinkish red mint color are also present to further tempt the persistent viewer. A sharply struck and nicely preserved Choice Uncirculated example of this significant colonial era copper type. Provenance: From the Bryan C. Tipton Collection. PCGS# 240. NGC ID: 2ATK. Click here for certification details from NGC.

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