Lot 2355
Great Britain. Proof copper Halfpenny, 1729. George II Young Head. S-3717. P-835, cited as Rare. The last halfpenny struck under the previous king appeared in 1724, and Peck begins commenting on this reign by stating "Coining of copper was resumed under a warrant dated 21 July 1729 and signed by Queen Caroline in the king's absence." And this new start was cause for the minting of a small number of Proofs of the first year, 1729, a wonderful example being the coin in this lot. A very choice coin indeed. Its surfaces are glossy medium chocolate in color, replete with reflectivity, and the engraving is well struck. As is often seen on this Proof, the king's name in Latin showing ghosting, as does the reverse legend including all digits of the date. Almost flawless, a real beauty from the beginning of the 18th century! NGC graded Proof 64 Brown.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 1,800.
The Cheshire Collection.
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