Halfpenny 1868 Bronze ProofFreeman 305 dies 7+G nFDC with a colourful underlying tone, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, Very Rare and rated R17 by Freeman, our auction database shows we have handled less Bronze Proofs than Cupro-Nickel Proofs of this date
Halfpenny 1936 VIP Proof/Proof of record Freeman 427 dies 3+B, rated R18 by Freeman, in a PCGS holder and graded PR65 RB, we note there are only two examples recorded by the PCGS Population Report, of which this is the finest known, a very rare item with only a handful of examples known
Halfpenny 1729 Peck 830 UNC evenly struck and a super example of the Young Head portrait type, slabbed in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, formerly part of the Andrew Wayne Collection, sold in London Coins Auction A113 5/6/2006 (Lot 980), this is one of the very early submissions to LCGS (UIN 0000030) and after a further 43,000 coins have been graded, is still the finest recorded example, thus proving the rarity of these early copper pieces.
Halfpenny 1770 Peck 893 UNC or very near so with a dark chocolate tone, a lovely example with only very light friction preventing a higher grade, slabbed in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 75
Halfpenny 1877 Freeman 332 dies 14+J UNC and choice with around 75% lustre and super eye appeal, the finest known of just 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1860 Beaded Border Freeman 258 dies 1+A, UNC and choice with around 45% mint lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, of the 49 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, this is the third finest graded example
Halfpenny 1902 Low Tide, as Freeman 380 dies 1+A, with the 2 of the date clearly double struck, A/UNC and toned with traces of lustre and some spots on the reverse, an unusual example
Halfpenny 1672 Copper ProofPeck 509 GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78, the finest of just two examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Cheshire Collection, formerly in an NGC holder and graded PF62 BN, the NGC ticket removed at the time of LCGS slabbing, only the third example we have offered in 16 years
Penny 1862 Small Date from Halfpenny die Freeman 41 dies 6+G approaching Fine/Near Fine. Most examples found in Poor to Fair grades, this example clearly better and extremely rare thus, rated R18 by Freeman
Halfpenny 1866 Freeman 298 dies 7+G in a PCGS holder and graded MS66 BN, the joint finest known on the PCGS Population Report with only two examples having been graded MS66 by PCGS
Halfpenny 1874H Freeman Obverse 11 paired with Reverse J, the H mintmark points midway between two rim teeth, this die pairing known, but unlisted by Freeman, in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 RB
Halfpenny 1860 Toothed Border, low 0 in date struck over a weak, correctly positioned 0, as Freeman 267 dies 4+C UNC or near so with traces of lustre, the obverse with a spot on the helmet plume, scarce and rated R14 by Freeman
Halfpenny 1880 Freeman 341A dies 15*+P in a PCGS holder and graded MS64 RB, rated R12 by Freeman, we note that there was no example in the Andrew Wayne collection
Halfpenny 1797 Restrike PatternPeck 1173, R61, the obverse with 4 extra jewels below the normal 7 jewels on the brooch UNC and nicely toned, only the third example we have offered in 16 years, so probably rare than Peck states
Halfpenny 1738 Peck 852 AU/UNC and nicely toned, the obverse a little weakly struck on the wreath, our archive database shows that we haver not offered an example of this date for more than 12 years, so possibly scarcer than catalogue values would suggest
Halfpenny 1749 Peck 879 Toned UNC and choice with traces of lustre, a well struck example, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, indeed over 42000 coins have been graded since this piece and the grade has yet to be beaten
Halfpenny 1861 Freeman 276 dies 6+E UNC with good subdued lustre, and with an attractive blue tone on the reverse, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS64 BN
Pennies 1916 (2) Freeman 180 dies 2+B the first the recessed ear type with the (usual) broken border tooth above the colon stop after BRITT, A/UNC and toned, slightly streaky, the second the standard type with normal border teeth UNC with around 40% lustre, Halfpenny 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 261 dies 2+B UNC with around 40% lustre and a small tone spot above Britannia, scarce in this grade
Halfpenny 1788 Silver Plated copper Pattern by Droz DH11 Peck 964 VF/GVF scratched in the fields the reverse missing some of the plating behind Britannia, Farthing 1694 Peck 616 Fine or slightly better
Halfpenny 1745 Peck 875 UNC an extremely choice example, attractively toned with small traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113, 5/6/2006 (Lot 994). One of the first coins encapsulated by CGS (UIN 0000035). LCGS has now recorded over 42000 coins on its Population report and only one other coin of this date has been recorded. We note only 4 George II currency Halfpennies of all dates have attained the 85 grade, with none recorded higher, therefore a choice coin for the type collector
Halfpenny 1797 Pattern in copper with plain edge, Peck 1157 KH7 Obverse with 2 Berries in wreath, the Reverse with 3 stays from foremast to bowspirit Toned UNC with a tone spot on the obverse, Rare, probably rarer than Peck indicates
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter B, Freeman 288 dies 7+E, Fine or slightly better for wear, with some contact marks and some verdigris to the left of the lighthouse, Very rare, we note there was no example in the Nicholson, Norweb or Andrew Wayne collections
Halfpenny 1861 Freeman 269 dies 3+E UNC and lustrous, rated R17 by Freeman, comparable to the example in the Andrew Wayne and latterly the Roland Harris collection, we note that we have only offered two previous example in 15 years
Halfpenny 1877 Freeman 330 dies 13+J, rated R14 by Freeman, UNC nicely toned with a small handling mark on either side, we note this is only the fifth example we have offered in 15 years
Halfpenny 1864 Freeman 295 dies 7+G UNC with practically full lustre, a few small tone spots visible under magnification barely detract, scarce in this high grade
Halfpenny 1874H Freeman Obverse 11 paired with Reverse J, the H mintmark points midway between two rim teeth, this die pairing known, but unlisted by Freeman, GEF/AU nicely toned, the obverse with some small tone spots
Halfpenny 1697 GVLILMVS error, with stop after BRITANNIA, similar obverse die to Peck 649, however this with stop on the reverse and unlisted as such by Peck, 10.53 grammes, we note also there was no example without the reverse stop in the Nicholson collection, where it is also quoted that Peck recorded only one example of this spelling error
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter A to right of lighthouse Fine, excessively rare , unlisted by Freeman with the mintmark in this position, very few pieces thought to exist, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 20, Ex-London Coins Auction A150 6/9/2015 Lot 2482 realised £761 inclusive of buyers premium
Halfpenny 1869 Freeman 306 dies 7+G UNC with 20-30 % lustre in an NGC holder and graded MS64BN, a key date and well struck on both sides, this very unusual for this date, extremely difficult to find in this high grade, Ex-London Coins Auction A151 Lot 2737 realised £936 inclusive of buyers premium
Halfpenny 1871 Freeman 308 dies 7+G, UNC the obverse lustrous with some toning, the reverse with around 50% lustre, the finest known of 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
HalfpennyCharles IIPattern in copper, Obverse: Bust to left with short hair CAROLVS . A . CAROLO, Reverse Britannia seated to left on a globe, QVATVOR . MARIA . VINDICO with C of VINDICO touching the O, Exergue: BRITANNIA Peck 404 EF/NEF the reverse with some surface cracks and long scratches
Halfpenny 1862 Freeman 289 dies 7+G UNC and highly lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 85, the joint second finest of 40 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1772 No Stops on Reverse Peck 903, the top of the O in GEORGIVS very weak, practically missing, VF or better, the reverse with some small spots, somewhat scarcer than Peck suggests, indeed our archive database stretching back to 2003 shows only one example this sold back in 2006
Halfpenny 1867 Freeman 300 dies 7+G UNC with traces of lustre, the reverse with a tiny flaw in the left corner of the exergue visible under strong magnification
Medalet or PatternHalfpennyWilliam and MaryPeck 636, undated, Peck lists these under 'uncertain pieces', 29mm diameter in copper, GVF with traces of lustre, both sides showing signs of flan stress, seldom seen and almost never in grades above Fine
Halfpenny 1736 Peck 850, GVF with a few small spots in the hair and legend, a surprisingly scarce date, our archive database shows that we have only offered two examples in 15 years
Halfpenny 1860 Toothed Border Freeman 266 dies 4+B UNC or near so with traces of lustre, some small spots in the Queen's hair and Britannia's drapery are visible under magnification
Halfpenny 1695 struck on a heavier flan of 12.07 grammes (186.27 grains) heavier than the weight range stated by Peck but lighter than the 'thick flan' variety quoted by Peck, VF and well struck, on a pitted flan with some scratches and edge nicks
Halfpenny 1862 Freeman 277 dies 6+G Choice UNC with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1855 Peck 1543 UNC with traces of lustre, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 14 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1735 Peck 849 Large Date GVF/NEF the obverse with some light surface deposit, we note this is only the fourth example we have offered since 2003, and the first since December 2006, so somewhat scarcer than catalogues would suggest
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter A Freeman 290A dies 7+G (R17) VF with a lighter toned area on the reverse where perhaps once cleaned, also with some spots, Rare
Halfpenny 1731 Peck 840 Toned UNC, slabbed and graded LCGS 80, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 984
Halfpenny 1799 6 Raised Gunports Peck 1249 Choice UNC and with around 75% lustre, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, the joint finest known of 9 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1862 Die Letter C Freeman 288A dies 7+F VG , very rare and seldom offered, we note there was no example in the Norweb, or Andrew Wayne collections
Halfpenny 1874 Freeman 317 dies 9+K AU/UNC the obverse with some lustre, the reverse with an attractive and even tone, Very Rare, rated R16 by Freeman, one of the finest we have handled of this type
Farthing 1691 edge reading only partly legible (possibly Peck 582) VG/G, Halfpenny 1692 Peck 576 only Good, with stable surfaces, but enough detail remains on the surfaces and edge to attribute
Penny 1902 Low Tide Freeman 156 dies 1+A UNC and lustrous with an old scratch on the reverse, Halfpenny 1889 Freeman 360 dies 17+S A/UNC with some lustre
Halfpenny 1936 VIP Bronze Proof/Proof of record Freeman 427 dies 3+B in a PCGS holder and graded PR65 RB, Extremely Rare, rated R18 by Freeman, the only example recorded by the PCGS Population Report
Halfpenny 1797 Pattern in Copper, Obverse: 2 Berries in wreath, Reverse with Ship having 3 stays from foremast to bowspirit, Plain edge, Peck 1157 KH7 NEF/GVF with some light contact marks, Rare, only the second example we have offered since 2003, so probably rarer than Peck's 'R' rating suggest
Halfpenny 1797 Pattern in Bronzed copper, Obverse: 3 Berries in wreath, Reverse with Ship having 3 stays from foremast to bowspirit, edge obliquely grained, not extending the full width of the edge, Peck 1153 KH6 nFDC the reverse showing very minor cabinet friction to the highest points
Halfpenny 1770 Peck 893 UNC toned with a hint of lustre on the reverse, the reverse rim not fully struck around BRITAN, comes with Spink ticket for £325
Halfpenny 1701 V's in GVLIELMVS and TERTIVS are inverted A's, BRITANNIA has unbarred A's, Large 0 in date Peck 705 VG with all lettering ad errors clear
Penny 1862 Small Date from Halfpenny die Freeman 41 dies 6+G, Fine and superior to most examples seen of this type, Very rare with all major details very clear, the finest we have handled, and possibly one of the finest known examples, Ex-Michael Freeman
Halfpenny 1773 Peck 904 UNC and choice with considerable mint lustre, a stunning example, would make an excellent coin for the type collector, slabbed and graded LCGS 88, the finest known of 6 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, formerly in an NGC holder and graded MS66 RB, this recorded at the time of LCGS slabbing, the NGC ticket no longer with the coin
Halfpenny 1843 Peck 1527 UNC and attractively toned, slabbed and graded LCGS 82, the finest known of just 3 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, Ex-Andrew Wayne collection, London Coins Auction A113 June 2006 Lot 1033
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