Great Britain 1722 half penny
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This specimen was lot 71313 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, June 2021), where it sold for $216. The catalog description[1] noted, "GREAT BRITAIN. 1/2 Penny, 1722. London Mint. George I. PCGS AU-53 Gold Shield. Variety with ∀ for V in legend. A minor edge crack is noted, butt this charming example is otherwise a great showcase for this interesting die variety." The type is listed for 1719-24 and was the second half penny issued since 1701, none being minted during Anne's reign.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 9.86 g, copper, 27 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: S-3660; KM-557; P-802.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The June 2021 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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