| Description |
Eleven Assorted Early Great Britain Issues. This lot includes the following pieces with grades ranging from Good to AU: 1696 William III farthing, S-3557; 1731 farthing, S-3720; 1737 farthing, S-3720; 1739 farthing, S-3720; 1749 halfpenny, S-3719; 1749 farthing, S-3722; 1754 farthing, S-3722; 1754 farthing, S-3722; (2) 1772 George III "GEORIVS" Mint Error halfpence, S-3774; 1775 George III halfpenny, S-3774. The 1749-dated issues come with slips on which is written, "Sent to America by parliament in repayment for war expenditures against the French." Ex: Eric P. Newman Numismatic Education Society.
Heritage Auctions 11/2018 (Newman XI), lot15623 (realized $336).
Heritage link: http://www.ha.com/c/item.zx?saleNo=1283&lotIdNo=11949 |
