Halfpenny 1734 B over D in BRITANNIA, the 4 struck over a lower 4, as Nicholson 236 (same dies) one of several dies recorded for this overstrike, all being rare, 10.29 grammes, VF/NVF this example far superior to the Nicholson example and internet research shows this is possibly the finest of this type, comes with old collector's ticket
Halfpenny 1734 4 over 3 over 1 VG with major details all clear, similar to the piece in the Nicholson Collection No.229 Weight 9.51g. the notes from the Nicholson catalogue state thus:- Possibly 4 over a letter I, as in BRITANNIA but a most curious overstrike requiring further investigation. Also, B in BRITANNIA appears to be altered from a D (a similar piece was described thus by Spink in the Pegg sale (SCA 11, 8-10-1980, Lot 561). The B is quite different from the other coins in the Nicholson cabinet.
Halfpenny 1734 4 over 3 Peck 846 Fine with a dig on the portrait, Ex-Nicholson collection 2003 item BN228 note the interesting description in the original catalogue
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