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Halfpenny 1733, KM-3, PR66 BN NGC. Dark reddish brown w

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money / World Coins - World Start Price:220.00 USD Estimated At:350.00 - 550.00 USD
Halfpenny 1733, KM-3, PR66 BN NGC. Dark reddish brown w
<B>Halfpenny 1733,</B></I> KM-3, PR66 BN NGC. Dark reddish brown with glimmers of luster. Rarely seen thus, worth a close inspection. The image on the obverse alludes to an ancient legend of the island. On the other side is the Triskelion, of three bent legs, each with a spur and joined at the thigh, which relates to the island's motto ("Quocunque Jeceris Stabit," which translates to "Whithersoever you throw it, it will stand"), yet another allusion to the robust character of the island's inhabitants. The Isle of Man was invaded by the Vikings in the 8th century, came under English control in the 14th century, and was annexed by the British Crown in 1765. Regular coinage tentatively began in 1733 but few coins were made until 1758.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Coin/Currency (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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