1787 Auctori Plebis Halfpenny Breen-1147 EF45. Choice glossy chocolate brown. Smooth and very attractive, nearly flawless. A small spot of darker olive brown toning in the hair right of the temple, a faint hairline in the drapery on the bust, and a couple very thin nicks at the top of the head are the only marks, and they are insignificant. Struck on a planchet that was too small for the dies, as always, but the upper half of the date is strong and the legends are complete except for the tops of ET LIB, which are off the planchet. A premium example of this popular colonial era copper. Listed on page 74 in the "Redbook." Weight 119.8 grains.
Estimated Value $300-UP.
Ex 2003 C-4 Sale, McCawley & Grellman Auctions 11/8/2003:640 (lot ticket included).
U.S. Colonial and Copper Coins,
Colonials
