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1723 1/2P Rosa Americana Halfpenny, Crown MS64

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1723 1/2P Rosa Americana Halfpenny, Crown MS64
<B>1723 1/2P Rosa Americana Halfpenny, Crown MS64 PCGS.</B></I> Ex: Eliasberg. Period after GRATIA. Breen-140. The Crowned Rose type succeeded the Uncrowned Rose. Both halfpenny types were struck in 1723. This precisely struck near-Gem features smooth olive-brown surfaces. There are no planchet issues or visible abrasions. The quality is exceptional for this scarce colonial variety. As of (3/08), tied with one other piece as the finest PCGS-certified. NGC has certified none above MS63. Listed on page 41 of the 2008 <I>Guide Book</B></I>.<BR><I>Ex: Louis E. Eliasberg, Sr. Collection (Bowers and Merena, 5/1996), lot 26.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)