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1795 1/2P Washington North Wales Halfpenny,

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:14,000.00 USD Estimated At:1.00 - 1,000,000.00 USD
1795 1/2P Washington North Wales Halfpenny,
<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 2008 <I>Guide Book.<BR>Ex: Oak Collection of American Colonial Coinage (Heritage, 9/05), lot 481, which realized $14,490.</B></I><BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coins & Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)