Lot 908
1723 Wood's Hibernia Halfpenny Breen-158 Martin 4.48-Gc.28 Rarity-5. VF-20. Sharpness EF45 or slightly better but there are a few shallow pitmarks scattered over both sides, and some of these pits contain greenish verdigris. The remainder of the planchet is problem-free and quite attractive. Frosty medium brown. This is the variety with "REX" crumbled to read "BEX". Breen lists this variety as Very Rare, and the Martin rarity rating is R5.
Estimated Value $150 - 250.
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| Realized $184 |
