| Description |
1781 Imitation British Halfpenny, Newman 40-81A, Fine. Eric P. Newman studied die varieties of the 1781 and 1785 imitation British halfpence in depth with his research published in volume 33 of the American Numismatic Society's Museum Notes in 1988. Eric identified five obverse dies and five reverse dies that were used to produce five varieties. Since then, two additional obverse dies and one new reverse die have been identified, bringing the variety count up to seven. Five of those seven varieties are presented in this sale. This piece, the plate coin for obverse 40 and reverse 81A in Eric's article, has been cleaned and recolored, and exhibits nice tan and steel surfaces with traces of maroon verdigris. Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15558 (realized $384).
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