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1795 1/2P Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Lettered 1795[1/2P] Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Le

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1795 1/2P Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Lettered 1795[1/2P] Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Le
<B>1795<1/2P> Washington North Wales Halfpenny, Lettered Edge XF45 PCGS.</B></I> Baker-34A, Breen-1296, R.7. The Lettered Edge variety (PAYABLE IN LANCASTER LONDON OR BRISTOL) is much rarer than the Plain Edge variety. A smooth chocolate-brown Halfpenny with the expected indifferent strike. Light wear on Washington's face and shoulder confirms brief circulation. Late in life dies exhibit breaks behind the head, at 6 o'clock, and from the second E in GEORGEIVS. The legend is fading into the field due to a sinking obverse die. Listed on page 80 of the 2006 <I>Guide Book.</B></I><BR><I>From The Oak Collection of American Colonial Coinage.</B></I>