Isle of Man 1798 1/2 penny
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This specimen was lot 34310 in Heritage sale 3082 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $456. The catalog description[1] noted, "Isle of Man: British Dependency. George III bronzed-copper Proof 1/2 Penny 1798 PR65 PCGS. A singular rendition of this aged mahogany Proof, adding an intensive pastel blue and champagne in the centers." This is a Soho mint restrike; circulated specimens exist but are probably outnumbered by restrikes, which were also made in gilt copper.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: bronze.
Catalog reference: KM 10b.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Skingley, Philip, ed., Standard Catalogue of British Coins: Coins of Scotland, Ireland and the Islands (Jersey, Guernsey, Man & Lundy), Pre-Decimal Issues, 2nd edition, London: Spink & Son, 2003.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Sam Spiegel, Heritage World and Ancient Coins Online Auction 3082, featuring the Caranett Collection, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2019.
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