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Sale 31: The Pre-Long Beach Auction May 30 - June 1, 2005
             

             
            Lot 2285Great Britain. Pattern copper Halfpenny (1712-14. Queen 
            Anne. P-728, rated Rare. Britannia reverse, large crown above the 
            symbolic majesty. A truly lovely example, gleaming glossy surfaces 
            showing only the faintest of hairlines. Die-rust evident on reverse, 
            which has patches of what looks like cracked ice on a frozen pond. 
            This is not "distracting" but rather interesting, as an insight into 
            the die work of the era. This beautiful specimen is free from the 
            defects, flaws and alloying problems so commonly seen on coppers of 
            this time period. A finer example than has been held in most major 
            collections, including Norweb. NGC graded Proof 64 Brown. 
            Estimated Value $1,600-2,000. 

            Provenance: The Cheshire Collection.


          








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