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1795 1/2P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny Mule Fine 12 Porous Uncertified.

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1795 1/2P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny Mule Fine 12 Porous Uncertified.
1795 1/2P Washington Liberty & Security Halfpenny Mule Fine 12 Porous Uncertified.<p>D&H Dublin-9. Breen-1266. 121.4 grains. Some weakness is noted in the strike, as usual for this issue, though a very attractive token with smooth, glossy surfaces. PAYABLE AT LONDON LIVERPOOL OR BRISTOL is lettered on the edge, making it clear that this variation was intended for use as a trade token in England, though other uses of the Liberty & Security die are with a George Washington bust for the obverse. Some of those also have similar edges. So, these tokens may have been seen more on the other side of the Atlantic and show how quickly some of the wounds of the war healed, and that Washington was highly regarded in Britain as well. Unlisted in the Guide Book.Ex: Springfield II (Bowers and Ruddy, 12/81), lot 4238, and accompanied by an old Lyman Low envelope that is almost a collectible itself now.From the David Bruce Collection. Important notice: We expect to be auctioning lots at the rate of 200-250 per hour. Sometimes eBay Premier live bid software cannot keep up with that pace, so we strongly recommend that you place a realistic proxy bid now as insurance to avoid disappointment. Also please note that all Heritage/CAA lots purchased through eBay Premier carry a 20% Buyer's Premium.