Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 GEF in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 70. Only two dates bear the W.W. initials on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 issue, the 1840 is always a popular coin
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 UNC and lustrous, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 78. We note the examples in the Andrew Wayne collection sale, and Roland Harris collection sale were both EF, Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin.
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 Near Fine/About Fine, a collectable example. Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715, VF or slightly better with a small spot below the shield, and with some weakness to the lower right of the crown. Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 GVF the obverse with some contact marks once cleaned, now with a colourful artificial tone. Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 Lustrous UNC and choice, in an LCGS holder and graded LCGS 82, the joint finest known of 13 examples thus far recorded by the LCGS Population Report, a truly stunning piece, an early strike from fresh dies, the obverse portrait with fully struck hair and ribbon edge detail, the reverse shield with full detail with the Irish harp and the lion's faces all fully struck, would be a top quality addition to any advanced Halfcrown collection
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 UNC and lustrous with attractive toning on original surfaces, minor friction to the highest points only, an eye-catching example. Victorian Young Head Halfcrowns always desirable in the highest grades. Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 GVF/NEF, Ex-London Coins Auction A170 September 2020 Lot 1777 hammer price £360. Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 NVF/VF once cleaned, the obverse with some hairlines, Ex-London Coins Auction A170 September 2020, lot 1779, hammer price £140. Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 UNC with a full sharp strike and choice with original colour and underlying lustre, the obverse complimented by touches of golden tone in the legend, the reverse with a superb blue/green tone. A truly outstanding piece and must surely be one of the finest remaining examples. Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 coin is always sought after, and is almost never seen in choice grade
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 NEF/GEF the obverse lightly toned with some contact marks, the reverse with much original mint lustre, Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is often collected as a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 GVF/NEF, Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 NVF/VF once cleaned, the obverse with some hairlines, Halfcrowns of 1839 and 1840 are the only dates with W.W on the truncation, and given the rarity of the 1839 coin, the 1840 is always a popular type coin
Halfcrown 1840 ESC 673, Bull 2715 AU/GEF and lustrous with very small rim nicks, a most pleasing example and very sought after in high grade. We note the examples in the Roland Harris sale and the Andrew Wayne sale were both EF
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