Isle of Man 1813 1/2 penny

Heritage sale 3082, lot 34312

photo courtesy Heritage Auction Galleries

This specimen was lot 34312 in Heritage sale 3082 (New York, January 2020), where it sold for $360. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Isle of Man: British Dependency. George III Proof 1/2 Penny 1813 PR64 Brown PCGS. Possessing an antique hardwood-like finish to the obverse, the reverse tinged navy over slightly olive surfaces." This type, struck by Boulton and Watt in Birmingham, is common in worn condition.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: copper plus restrikes in gilt copper and bronze.

Catalog reference: KM 10, Prid-33A.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• 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.

Link to:

• 1798 penny
• 1811 penny token
• Isle of Man 1830 1/2 penny token
• Coins and currency dated 1813